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critical

[krit-i-kuhl] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /




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The proposal also urges restoring “normal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz and safeguarding civilian sites and critical infrastructure, including energy, desalination and power facilities, as well as peaceful nuclear infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

That preparation will be critical against Texas, Close said.

From Los Angeles Times

After he joined the 2022 protests, he says, she became critical of his activities and unsympathetic over the deaths of friends of his in the January protests.

From BBC

The S&P 500 fell 5.1% this month as Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for the global trade in energy, fertilizers and other critical commodities.

From MarketWatch

It seems officiating is perpetually in the spotlight and the focus of critical debate.

From Los Angeles Times