critical
Example Sentences
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You raised them to be independent and critical thinkers so that they can navigate the world, whether they are on the right, the left or some other point on the ideological spectrum.
From MarketWatch
The second phase of the project addressed a straightforward but critical question: Are wild Belgica antarctica larvae already ingesting microplastics in their natural environment?
From Science Daily
The California Public Utilities Commission plays a critical role protecting customers from utility investments that lock in unjustifiable rate increases.
From Los Angeles Times
"Annual headline and core inflation dropped to new lows, with the critical core number falling to the lowest level since March 2021 at 2.4 percent."
From Barron's
A new federal law will restore the “critical access” designation for Glenn Medical Center, the only hospital in Glenn County.
From Los Angeles Times
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