essential
Example Sentences
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The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Leucine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot produce it on its own and it must come from food.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
"That open, free-flowing floor experience has always been an essential part of Harry's live shows."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The most essential part of Mr. Verini’s reporting occurs after the bombing, as he tracks down as many of the scattered survivors as he can.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“Completely sure. In fact, it is essential that I be allowed to speak.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing essential
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 41-50
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