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During his early adulthood he became an essential part of Cali’s artistic scene, helping found “Caliwood,” one of Colombia’s principal filmmaking movements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

"I believe that defending our bilateral ties will be essential in ensuring long-term stability and security in the region," Lieutenant General Czosnek told journalists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

“José was an exceptional colleague and mentor to many. He cared deeply about his teams, the communities they served and the essential role our stations play in people’s lives,” continued the statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

From first-time drivers to experienced million-mile road trippers, keeping certain items on hand at a moment’s notice is essential for peace of mind on the road.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Wall Street’s essential function was to allocate capital: to decide who should get it and who should not.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

But he also highlighted a divide between spending on essentials and spending on big-ticket items.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Shares are down about 2.5% over the past year, reflecting rising costs for essentials such as memory chips that are affecting the broader entertainment and gaming industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

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

Those riches still underpin the economy and help fund government spending on essentials like healthcare and housing.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

They had a finished rec room, a huge backyard, and a refrigerator that always seemed to be well-stocked with essentials like pizza and ice cream and soda pop.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper