of the essence

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: of the utmost importance
Time is of the essence in an emergency.

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Best Fourth of July Fitness Tracker Deals Time is of the essence for this smartwatch deal. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Time is of the essence for rebooking, so as soon as your flight is officially canceled, hop on the airline's app or website to quickly find options, or call the customer service line. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

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“Of the essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20essence. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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