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[kroo-shuhl] / ˈkru ʃəl /


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"Justice delayed is justice denied, and I am committed to maximising efficiencies in our system alongside record investment. I remain committed to structural reform which is crucial if we are to bring down the backlog."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

He said he was grateful to those engaging in dialogue, adding that it was "a crucial time" for Northern Ireland and he hoped compromise could be found.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

In Dickinson’s green leatherbound King James, we find a possible source for a crucial word in this poem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Much like Citrini months ago, Egan-Jones said job losses will be crucial to watch, with any screen-based worker exposed.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

But the crucial point is that he did not seek a special place for humankind, distinct from that of other animals.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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