critical
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Bigger drones that have militarily-sensitive abilities such as thermal imaging are subject to a 100% ad valorem tariff, along with certain critical components.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Volunteers and rescuers persevered with the grueling task of digging through the rubble, looking for any signs of life after the critical 72-hour window passed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
As the heartland rocker brings his latest tour to the Hollywood Bowl, here’s a critical rundown of his best-known songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
That must be a relief for longtime DC Comics fans, given its emergence on the heels of the lukewarm critical and audience reception for “Supergirl.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
I try to make it seem like I’m also pondering something, even though I’ve hit my limit of critical thinking for the day.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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