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essence

[es-uhns] / ˈɛs əns /




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“The human touch is the real essence of La Perla,” said Barbara Zappoli, chief product officer at the atelier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The installation puts people inside that spectral array of color to capture the essence of those sunrises and sunsets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Thyon Nero wasn’t the only one exhausting himself—though he was the only one siphoning off his own vital essence to do it.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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