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[es-uhns] / ˈɛs əns /




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“It’s reclaiming the sport again, reminding folks that the essence of the game belongs to the people,” said Nico Aviña, owner of Espacio 1839.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The herb has been used for more than 1,000 years and has traditionally been associated with "blacken hair and nourish essence."

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

That was the essence of Jesus’ entire life.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

"We started with Michael Boyd at the Tron pantomime and we wanted to get the essence of that postmodern, Scottish music hall culture and put it on a big stage," he says.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

As Percy watched, the last particles of Titan essence from Hyperion and Krios were vacuumed into the warrior’s maw.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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