critical
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American customers act faster and are willing to pay more to secure critical materials, said Tim Borgschulte, head of finance at Berlin-based commodities trading house Noble Elements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Bespoke splits the robotics theme into two baskets; one for firms with actual robotics or automation products as lines of business, and alternatively picks-and-shovels companies who produce critical components or systems.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Head coach Tuchel was talking in an outspoken interview after the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway, in which he was highly critical of England's performance in the 2-1 victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The deal “will strengthen Germany’s and Europe’s independence in critical rare earth components,” Vacuumschmelze Chief Executive Erik Eschen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Not just any customers, but the most impatient, demanding, and critical on the planet: New Yorkers.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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