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crucially

[kroo-shuh-lee] / ˈkru ʃə li /


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But they could provide new revenue for Costco and, crucially, bolster the value of its memberships.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Eventually I came across the Omega Speedmaster Reduced, a wildly popular entry in the Speedmaster line thanks to being lower-maintenance and, crucially, more cost-effective and attainable for fans of the Moonwatch’s aesthetic and history.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

We made ourselves seen and heard, mounting a sustained, affirmative campaign in the states, in the legislatures, and in the courts of law alongside, most crucially, the court of public opinion.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

For Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg, a new aircraft is not the priority for airlines, insisting that they are looking for better performance from existing fleets and, crucially, more reliable and durable engines.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

There are various explanations for this but, crucially, European culture allowed considerable space for competition and diversity.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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