essential to

Example Sentences

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A Black president occupied the Oval Office; Twitter had proven essential to pro-democracy movements in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He says it is essential to be aware of any heart issues and inherited conditions so that other family members can be tested to find out if they are also at risk.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Musk describes that ambition as essential to the long-term survival of the human race, though most experts see it as being at least decades away.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“This case underscores why CARB’s compliance testing and strong enforcement are essential to protecting the state’s air quality and public health,” said Lauren Sanchez, chair of the state Air Resources Board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Another new invention, as simple as it may seem, became essential to the defenses of both sides.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman