critical

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The irascible Reinhold submitted a highly critical report on the plight of the German settlers—some of them were living in holes in the ground—which led to his leaving Russia without any remuneration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Their studio produced the first Wallace & Gromit short film, A Grand Day Out, in 1989 and since then have enjoyed critical acclaim with other animated series including Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The membranes could also benefit pharmaceutical production, where highly accurate separations are critical for product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“The times are critical and dangerous and I must have you here to assist me....You must leave the farm to the mercy of the winds. I can do nothing without you.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis