vital
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A major issue in the talks is traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital global conduit for oil shipments that has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of the war.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Talk about contempt of court — not to mention our vital system of checks and balances.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The author gallops through vital moments in world history across the centuries but dallies over what seem like niche aspects of medieval French history.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
The heart was the center of everything, pumping blood to everywhere in the body, carrying oxygen to all vital parts, including the brain.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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