crucial
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Retaining control of Hormuz is "existential, it's life or death," both as a long-term security guarantee and a crucial source of funding for post‑war reconstruction, he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It soon came to provide crucial expertise and support to thousands of local election officials grappling with increasingly sophisticated attacks.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Visual media has been crucial in bridging that gap.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Crude futures settled lower in cautious trading as the U.S. and Iran plan weekend talks that are seen as crucial to the success of the cease-fire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
It even turned out to be crucial for the D-Day invasions.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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