critical
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is transported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
But Kyle Sullivan, vice president of business advisory services at the U.S.-China Business Council, says members increasingly see a presence there as critical for their global competitiveness.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
A sixth occupant of the vehicle, Aurelio Calixtro Matias, 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It may be easy to say, but it’s hard for many people to do: communicating final wishes and sharing information about the location of critical documents.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
I try to make it seem like I’m also pondering something, even though I’ve hit my limit of critical thinking for the day.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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