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essential

[uh-sen-shuhl] / əˈsɛn ʃəl /




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The union says the measure is essential to modernizing the city’s Fire Department to make sure Angelenos are safe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Our findings suggest that repeated use of Hinoki root essential oil at home may support sleep initiation, sleep continuity, and feeling refreshed in the morning."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Most importantly, the technology transcends stage gimmick and is essential to telling the story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

A day at a truck stop in Texas shows an industry essential to the U.S. economy under tremendous pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Participation is an essential part of this course and your overall marks. Did you hear me?”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

The analysts based their findings on 12 questions, such as where someone should shop for the lowest grocery prices this week, where to get household essentials and where to could get the cheapest car battery.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Customers have relied on those discounts to make the holidays work for their finances, given higher prices for essentials like food and gasoline.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Residents on Sunday stocked up on essentials such as drinking water and food as the storm approached.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The company also expects consumers to stock up on essentials during holiday deals, projecting online sales of personal hygiene products will more than double-and clothing basics will more than triple-during Cyber Week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Although it is significantly expanded from "Introduction to Music Theory," this course still covers only the bare essentials of music theory.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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