critical
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Yet those presumed frontrunners are likely to face competition from longtime Recording Academy faves like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift along with critical darlings such as Rosalía and Phoebe Bridgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
The build-out of U.S. data centers, many of which require Nvidia chips, is seen as critical to the U.S. economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
However, drones have also become a critical threat to European security in recent years, with UAVs being observed flying over sensitive sites such as airports, military bases and industrial plants in several countries.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
"But we need to ensure that we get it right, and social licence is absolutely critical."
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Ma always told me critical thinking was important, so maybe I’ll give it a shot.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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