critical
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A heated courtroom exchange erupted Monday in the critical punitive phase of the civil wrongful death trial against Rebecca Grossman and her former lover, onetime Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Bringing a drug to market would mark a critical commercial inflection point.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In some situations, adapting quickly can even be critical for survival.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
He said TEROs served a critical role in protecting those at risk of trafficking and exploitation.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He was scathingly critical of the small hole that had been gouged into the side of the ditch, roundly cursing any creature who dared to complain of difficult obstacles.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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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