crucial
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That evaluation, however, overlooks a crucial factor, charter supporters say.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
They added the 12‑month period during which Article 4 was in force in Gwynedd will be "crucial" as the local authority decides on its next steps.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He could throw down a dunk, hit a 3-pointer, snare a crucial rebound and bottle up the other team’s best scorer, all in the same game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Social Security is crucial to the finances of older adults, with 44% of older Americans depending on Social Security for all of their income, up from 39% in 2025, according to the Senior Citizens League.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
And of course, ear training is crucial to any musician who wants to play jazz or any type of improvisation.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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