essential
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Train operators including South Western Railway, Thameslink, Northern and Avanti West Coast have asked people to only make essential journeys and have put reduced timetables in place.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
That comes from its expertise in mobile, where the chip has to run on a small battery and power consumption is essential.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Even if you’re not actively looking for a new role, an effective LinkedIn presence has become essential in most fields, columnist Callum Borchers writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Working in partnership with landowners and communities is essential to protect leopards.
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
Patience is essential if you want good food.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing essential
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 41-50
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