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essential

adjective as in important, vital

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adjective as in basic, fundamental

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noun as in necessity, basic

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“These conversations can take time, but they are essential to building trust and community.”

"But we select only stem cells coming from official suppliers, because the quality of the cells are essential."

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But Hamas’s acceptance fell short of what could be an essential point for Israel: The notion of surrendering its weapons.

This storytelling device is essential for viewers to understand the deadly, urgent nature of the threat.

"It's essential we start to see progress on meeting cancer waiting time targets which are missed time and time again," she added.

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