critical
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In an era when documentaries are made for everything and nothing, it’s critical to remember that searching for reason in something as immense as the human condition is a fool’s errand.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Two people were in critical condition, San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Brian Raines told reporters at the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Even with this temporary fix, the river is still trending toward the critical threshold at Lee’s Ferry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
He also has been critical of Real and its president Florentino Perez in previous years after disagreeing with their plans to join a European Super League in 2021.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“We’re about to go into the field for a critical operation,” he said.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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