vital
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During World War I, control of the North Sea was strategically vital to both Germany and Britain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, Oman said it had postponed talks between Iran and Gulf states on the future of the strategic waterway, a vital route for a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Visibility at the apex of the sport can be vital to success at the high school and youth levels, which account for most of the 800,000 helmets sold each year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
"Laptops, computers and mobile phones play a vital role in student life, but they can also be attractive targets for opportunistic thieves due to their value and portability," said Steven Jackson, its home product manager.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
And, indeed, compared to other animals, humans are born prematurely, when many of their vital systems are still under-developed.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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