strategic
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The conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint carrying about 20% of global oil and liquefied-natural gas supply.
Strikes targeting infrastructure in Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have put strategic oil-and-gas facilities at the center of the conflict.
Both companies and other food firms, are legally obliged to maintain strategic reserves of critical items, such as flour, sugar and cooking oils.
From BBC
“In the AI era, memory has become a strategic asset for our customers, and we are investing in our global manufacturing footprint to support their growing demand,” Mehrotra said.
Second, William III, the king of both England and Scotland, would always prioritize the strategic needs of the former over those of the latter.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.