vital
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Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said international workers were "vital and provide an invaluable contribution to their patients and the wider community".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
These networks allow cells to share and distribute vital components, including energy molecules, metabolic products, DNA, and signaling compounds.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Airline, trucking and railroad stocks are often considered market bellwethers, given the companies’ vital role in moving goods and raw materials that power the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
By making a picture of an animal they meant to bring the animal itself within their grasp, and in “killing” the image they thought they had killed the animal’s vital spirit.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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