imperative

Example Sentences

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The thought is the imperative, to put the thoughts in the right place, to just be present, knowing that the camera will read those things.

From Los Angeles Times

Since China supplies 60% to 70% of the world’s refined silver, this crackdown on exports deemed to be imperative for national security is hugely impactful.

From MarketWatch

Like any other hive mind, the Others have a biological imperative to assimilate the immune, whether the immune wants to be integrated or not.

From Salon

"If they're not, how do we make sure that they are so that we can try to balance the commercial imperatives versus the performance?"

From Barron's

"Family farms are the part of the fabric of NI, making significant contributions to the economy, environment and society. It is imperative that they are safeguarded and allowed to prosper for generations to come."

From BBC