imperative
Example Sentences
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"Now more than ever it is imperative to avoid any escalation of a conflict that has already exacted a devastating toll on civilians and that risks making the search for peace even more distant."
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
His proposed ballroom “represents another way this presidency has abandoned its imperative of projecting modesty, openness, and stability,” the architect and historian Neil Flanagan complained in the Atlantic this month.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
“We believe it will be imperative for the company to control its churn rate in order to stabilize future operational results in wireless,” Yaghi says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Mazariegos said conventions are a diminishing economic boon, but that now that the city is under contract, it is imperative that the center be ready for the Olympics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
“Eh bien, I have discovered the identity of the victim. I know why it was imperative he should leave America.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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