essence

Example Sentences

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On the hour, with time of the essence and an equaliser required, Spurs supporters erupted as the ball was played around aimlessly at the back in the manner of a team defending a healthy lead.

From BBC

For me, this moment is the essence of the college application process.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the nurses raised their concerns, they "genuinely felt they were not being taken seriously" and were "being in essence fobbed off by senior management and seen as trouble-makers", the panel said.

From BBC

“It is a daily staple with deep cultural significance and a flavorful profile that captures the essence of Bhutanese family life.”

From Salon

In essence, they were holding Renee Good responsible for her own death and creating a “tragedy of her own making.”

From Salon