essential
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It’s also unusual to get to hear these stories from the perspective of a Seattleite who was an essential part of that music scene.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Railroads were essential to the development of American industry — allowing the U.S. to surpass Europe about 130 years ago — by providing business access to markets and supplies.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The results confirmed that acetylcholine plays an essential role in helping the brain adapt when circumstances change.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The US State Department told the BBC that the visas required for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including those for players and essential support staff, had been issued.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
If the men’s ideas didn’t work, the planes wouldn’t fly, so the women’s work was absolutely essential.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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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