essential
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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
"It's a fantastic recognition of the importance of the UK ceramics industry, how it is both a critical enabler of other industries but also essential to everyday life," he said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Its ability to deliver the most essential ingredient for AI development—computing firepower—drew comparisons with the makers of “picks and shovels” in the gold rush who made a fortune catering to miners.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
A major hurdle is proving in-orbit refueling capabilities with super-cooled propellant -- an essential but untested step for carrying out deep-space missions.
From Barron's • May 21, 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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