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critical mass

[krit-i-kuhl mas] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈmæs /


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Still, like many EVs, critical mass was hard to achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

In a fragmented media world where critical mass is becoming harder to attain, Navarro has become one of media’s most recognizable political talking heads thanks to her two high-profile TV roles.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2026

The situation came to a critical mass in 2024 when Musk sued OpenAI for diverging from its nonprofit mission.

From Slate Apr. 30, 2026

Participants at the Santa Marta meeting believe the real purpose of the meeting is to show those who are hesitating about the transition that there is a critical mass moving in favour of renewables.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

The Tipping Point is the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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