as in essential
impossible to do without
that all-important item for a successful birthday party: a fancily decorated cake with candles
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Recent Examples of all-important
And for that all-important wedding event, the dollars saved on a LGD ring leaves more money to spend on the honeymoon.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The justification for seizing the principal of Russia’s assets would therefore be all-important, Frédéric Dopagne, professor of public international law at the University of Louvain in Belgium, told CNN.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The metaphor is worth keeping in mind since a senator, Marsha Blackburn and a House member, U.S. Rep. John Rose, are apparently set to square off in next year's all-important gubernatorial GOP primary.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
This weekend, the Huskies (21-10-4), No. 7 in the all-important PairWise ratings, won’t need an automatic bid, but are projected to be a No. 2 seed at one of the four regionals.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The justification for seizing the principal of Russia’s assets would therefore be all-important, Frédéric Dopagne, professor of public international law at the University of Louvain in Belgium, told CNN.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The metaphor is worth keeping in mind since a senator, Marsha Blackburn and a House member, U.S. Rep. John Rose, are apparently set to square off in next year's all-important gubernatorial GOP primary.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
This weekend, the Huskies (21-10-4), No. 7 in the all-important PairWise ratings, won’t need an automatic bid, but are projected to be a No. 2 seed at one of the four regionals.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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The president's order will direct McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to dissolve department, according to the sources familiar.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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By March, social media complaints were getting louder as Tesla wrapped up its probe, concluding that a voluntary recall was necessary.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dan was an integral part of our organization for 35 seasons, and his work as executive producer of the Chiefs Radio Network helped bring the game to life for millions of listeners across Chiefs Kingdom.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the 2½ seasons since that turnaround, Bryant has become an integral part of a group that has collected big moments to initiate a program about-face.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Fix: Ensure your job descriptions are clear and concise, outlining required skills, responsibilities and expectations.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Management did instruct Hughley to document the use of Benadryl but did not get the required parental signature on the form.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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Although leadership plays a vital role in shaping organizational culture and what happens at the top trickles down to the rest of the organization, small groups of employees can also spark meaningful shifts.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Coming in a full range of sizes from 5 to 12 (including half sizes), these cushy hiking shoes boast reliable lugs at the outsoles for vital grip on a wide range of terrain, from slick rocks to wet leaves.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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For leaders this serves as a critical warning: the relentless pursuit of productivity without regard for the multifaceted nature of human identity can lead to a workforce that is disengaged, unfulfilled and ultimately less innovative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the critical number in this election is 802, the exceptionally low number of voters who cast ballots in that district election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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My previous post, Being Sad Is Expensive: How Your Money-Mindset Matters showed how emotions play a crucial role in shaping financial behavior.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ask Chris Richards, who credits a small but crucial collective upward shift at Crystal Palace in the second half of the season for reviving the club’s hopes of meaningful progress.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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