vital
Example Sentences
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“The Oscar not only honors the excellence of the individual and their team, but also affirms the art of casting as a vital cinematic craft.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Rather than viewing biodiversity as something to be eliminated, contemporary approaches recognize the vital role of diverse ecosystems in creating salutogenic, or health-promoting, environments."
From Science Daily
The Social Security system pays retired Americans a vital source of lifetime income, so it is reasonable to ask whether buying an additional annuity would concentrate too much wealth in one payout type.
Justice Secretary David Lammy said magistrates served "a vital role" in the court system and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".
From BBC
But it comes at a price — each text alert costs about $600, and the nonprofit has already spent more than $8 million, making donations and community support vital.
From Los Angeles Times
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