critically

Example Sentences

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Visiting Nashville, Tenn., Ms. Gage considers Andrew Jackson critically as the ruthless bane of indigenous people that he was, but she misses an opportunity to explore his Scots-Irish identity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

You’ll find everything from red pandas to critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemurs.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“A space where she could learn about her ancestors, culture and political education along with her peers, think critically and ask questions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Meningitis is a horrific disease that can take people from the peak of life and health to critically ill within hours, but it is still rare.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She held me at arm’s length, eyeing me critically the way only a mother could.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson