indispensable
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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
In the speech, the King hailed an "indispensable" UK and US partnership.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
During the two decades I spent on Robben Island she was an indispensable pillar of support and comfort to myself personally.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Vocabulary lists containing indispensable
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789)
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