essential
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"For that reason, monitoring vitamin D levels and treating excess abdominal fat are essential measures to prevent premature death, especially after age 50," he adds.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
But just keeping the lights on, preventing a slide into isolation, and continuing protection work with vulnerable communities, especially women, is seen as essential.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The ruling "completes an exemplary democratic debate", the Elysee Palace said, adding that the legislation "provides an essential safeguard for our fellow citizens".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The idea that homeownership is somehow a necessity, an essential step to building wealth, is mostly a myth.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Neither those for nor against slavery liked the idea of America’s citizens deciding such an essential issue.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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A reliable indicator of economic health is real disposable income, which tracks how much extra money people actually have after essentials are paid for.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Since our move coincided with Amazon’s Prime Day sale, I timed a few purchases accordingly and saved a combined $21.50 on the router and some household essentials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Those riches still underpin the economy and help fund government spending on essentials like healthcare and housing.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
She had to go back to her native village in the country's north to bring back rice and other essentials to feed her family.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
I figure we need to get outta here, so I rush upstairs and throw some essentials into my backpack, including the Miss Peachy’s bag I got on my birthday.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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