critical
Example Sentences
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The protests continued with colourfully critical chants against FSG, the cleaned-up message being "Enough Is Enough".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Data from Vanda Research and others have shown that retail buying has been subdued lately, robbing the market of what had become a critical source of demand for stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
“This is a critical moment for Latinos who are navigating very difficult times under a lot of pressure.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
"I think what makes this one potentially more critical is the number of production hubs that are involved and countries that are involved," says Sarah Marlow, global editor for fertiliser at Argus Media.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Often called “Code Girls,” these women were critical to Allied victory, and some remained in the job long after the war.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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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