vital
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The “seeker” in the missile’s nose—a vital part that allows the interceptor to lock onto incoming missiles and aircraft—comes from a single Boeing factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
As the Trump administration seeks to revitalize domestic manufacturing, rails are poised to play a vital role.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Abdirahman Mahamud, WHO director of Health Emergency Alert and Response Operations, said that the facility was a "local bilateral collaboration" between the US and Kenya and said dialogue was vital.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Kingston Council said it would consider the petition once it had closed, and was committed to protecting the cemetery's "vital habitats".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
A nurse came in periodically to get his vital signs.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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