of the essence

Example Sentences

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With speed of the essence, they don’t stop for anything; even bathroom breaks are handled as the boat rockets forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement on his website, Fu said that time was of the essence.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Pistorius said that ministers will later on Monday “sign the respective documents,” while Germany would also let other countries join in its contracts with German defense manufacturers since speed was of the essence.

From New York Times

He said Germany would also open its national framework contracts with the defence industry to other partners as speed was of the essence.

From Reuters

Time is of the essence: Faced with indisputable science and increasing pressure to address environmental harms, governments are starting to catch up with PFAS.

From Seattle Times