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indispensable

[in-di-spen-suh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈspɛn sə bəl /


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“China seeks to position itself as the indispensable external power—but also limit how much China actually does to shape the situation,” said Medeiros.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

One of Latin America’s most indispensable storytellers, Martel is fascinated by how prevalent that dream still is in L.A. — that movies can change your life overnight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“In a way, therefore, the U.S. has become indispensable in filling the supply gap created by Iran’s blockage of the Strait.”

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

King Charles has stressed the value and importance of the "indispensable" UK and US partnership in an historic address to Congress in Washington DC.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

As Golos's lover and his main espionage protégée, Elizabeth Bentley quickly became indispensable to Stalin's underground operation in the United States.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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