crucial
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Nevertheless, the uncertainty associated with the developments in the Iran conflict and the oil price remain a crucial factor affecting the prospects for a recovery of the German economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Park-goers and local business owners say it’s crucial for those venturing into Yosemite this summer to plan their excursions outside peak times to avoid the worst of the crowds, and even then, pack their patience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
There has been fevered speculation as to who will get which job, particularly the crucial position of chancellor.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Following Fedorov's accusations, Syrsky, who led Kyiv's defence in the crucial first months of the 2022 invasion, called for a focus on "the war and on an effective strategy that is currently yielding concrete results".
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The correspondence between theories and facts was so crucial that Galileo and Newton were prepared to bend the facts to fit the theories, even while insisting on the priority of experience over theory.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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