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imperative

[im-per-uh-tiv] / ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪv /




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"Enlargement is for us a geostrategic imperative, as well as a long-term investment in our peace, our stability and our security," von der Leyen said, acknowledging that the accession process had to "become more dynamic".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s tough to prove age discrimination if layoffs strike workers across the board in multiple departments, with cost-cutting as a clear imperative.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

That geopolitical imperative is extending to work toward the potential for autonomous AI systems that can surpass human capacities and intelligence, sometimes called superintelligence, artificial general intelligence or AGI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

We have labor that is very imperative, labor that goes into us doing market research, that goes into us having assistance across cities most of the time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Granny made it imperative, however, that I attend certain all- night ritualistic prayer meetings.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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