vital
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A key sticking point in the talks is traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global conduit for oil shipments that has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of the war.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Those steps could be vital to an agreement delivering the kind of economic benefits for Tehran its stalled economy badly needs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
"We know that bus replacement services are a significant ask of passengers and we're genuinely grateful for their patience while this vital work is completed," said Marcus Deegan of GWR.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“Getting the lead out of pipes is vital to the health and prosperity of children and families in communities all across America,” EPA Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Michael Martucci said in a statement Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Overnight, other response teams had been formed to clean up debris so workers could get to the reactor buildings, and to set up vital systems to get power and water to them.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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