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critical

[krit-i-kuhl] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /




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"That proved to be the critical evidence in the case," said Davenport.

From BBC

A Reuters report suggested the U.S. government might not support critical mineral price floors, reversing prior policy aimed at protecting domestic industry.

From Barron's

A 5% yield on the 30-year Treasury bond is identified as a critical threshold that could accelerate capital flight from the U.S. economy.

From Barron's

The findings highlight a critical opportunity to both diagnose the disease earlier and explore treatments while the brain is still largely intact.

From Science Daily

After sliding to its lowest level since 2022, the greenback lately has been clinging to a critical support level dating back to 2008.

From MarketWatch