of the essence
Example Sentences
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BBC Sport understands there have to be "exceptional circumstances" to justify the effort and that, in these cases, time might have been of the essence with a need for prompt testing.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Time is of the essence, say top EU officials.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Now, time is of the essence for her to find a hubby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Time is of the essence when it comes to making these refund-enhancing tax-planning moves, and filing your 2025 tax return, according to Greene-Lewis.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 4, 2025
This need to be always on guard was an unmeasured expenditure of energy, the slow siphoning of the essence.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
