essence

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“Seems to me like a total own-goal,” says Ms. Worsley, once again boiling the past down to its essence, without belaboring the ironies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When this began earlier this month, ministers set out what they see as the essence of the challenge they - and we as a society - face.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Nezza, Eddy, Tropa Magica, Vanita Leo and Hermanos Espinoza each brought their own distinct essence to the Texas stage, reminding audiences that Latin music is dynamic and never static.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

If it had been up to him, the demigod version of the Adams-Jefferson dialogue would have captured its essence and ultimate meaning as a staged performance for posterity.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis