essence
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Time is also of the essence for candidates who need to know if they can get on with the transition to holding office, or seek a new line of work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
That was the essence of Ben Weir’s plea ahead of the biennial Libertarian National Convention in Grand Rapids, Mich.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
This week the island's energy minister acknowledged that Cuba has, in essence, run out of fuel oil.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Timing, however, is of the essence for fire survivors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In essence, it was zero, and could be ignored.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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