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critical point

[krit-i-kuhl point] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈpɔɪnt /


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Glasgow City Council is facing a "critical" point in a bid to turn around its finances, Scotland's public spending watchdog has warned.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Zambia’s election comes at a critical point as global powers compete for a foothold in Africa’s critical mineral supply chains,” Hoosen says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Of course, there’s “one critical point for families,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

The researchers also found that molecular motion slows dramatically as water approaches the critical point.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026

This critical point has enormous implications for the act of mind-reading.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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