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critical

[krit-i-kuhl] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /




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“CrowdStrike is AI security infrastructure, critical to successful AI adoption,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The company retracted a highly publicized, peer-reviewed paper in 2021 after independent researchers found it omitted critical raw data.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But once the Strait of Hormuz is opened, if the administration engages in nuclear negotiations, it’s critical that the following conditions are maintained:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Ocean currents and atmospheric circulation play critical roles in regulating global temperatures.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

He had told agents that he was sure he could secure critical evidence—if only he could have access to the bureau’s files.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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