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vital

[vahyt-l] / ˈvaɪt l /




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What to say - and what not to say - to someone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss is vital when offering support, an Essex-based baby loss charity says.

From BBC

The U.S. confirmed Saturday that it had struck a tiny but vital island off the coast of Iran while leaving its energy infrastructure intact, avoiding the possibility of a worsening oil crisis.

From Barron's

The U.S. confirmed Saturday that it had struck a tiny but vital island off the coast of Iran while leaving its energy infrastructure intact, avoiding the possibility of a worsening oil crisis.

From Barron's

He also announced a £10m recovery fund to support the council, businesses and agencies to help "rebuild and renew that vital part of the city."

From BBC

The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.

From The Wall Street Journal