critical
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is transported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“For the first time in years, there is a critical mass of citizens who are done pretending that what they see before their eyes isn’t really there,” Daum wrote on her Substack.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Most of the 126 authorities and organisations the government consulted before presenting the bill were critical or opposed the measure, including the police and the prison service.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Many of the investing professionals on Wall Street have been critical of Tesla because it trades at a much higher valuation than all other major automakers, and its business fundamentals don’t justify that sky-high valuation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
There is a plethora of evidence regarding the critical role that the arts play in children’s lives and learning.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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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