critical
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The strikes also came at a critical moment with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving mediator Pakistan on a knife-edge.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said local authorities were assessing damage to roads, bridges and critical infrastructure and ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In recent weeks, Bass has offered her own critical assessment of Raman, saying the democratic socialist struggled to work closely with others — even her own allies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It is a major exporter of critical minerals and metals such as copper.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Britain had been watching events from across the English Channel, its critical sea route to the outside world, and now felt threatened.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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