essence
Example Sentences
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Yet the set he designed for “Walküre” shortly before he died in December nonetheless captured Wagner’s immersive essence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
In essence, it's a story of two halves.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“For me, human rights in essence is about human agency,” Roth said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Timing, however, is of the essence for fire survivors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
When is a cell finally too small to hold our essence?
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
Vocabulary lists containing essence
Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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