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imperative

[im-per-uh-tiv] / ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪv /




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"It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire," said Ishaq Dar, whose government hosted the talks and acted as a mediator.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

There’s another way to look at this — through geography and — perhaps — a hidden strategic imperative for the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But behind it all, I knew the system I wanted to play and getting the right fit, in terms of the identity of every player in that system, was imperative for us.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. once recognized a Cold War imperative to make sure no outside power threatened the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It takes every ounce of self control I have to stop myself and curtail my biological imperative.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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