critical
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A toddler in Italy remains in critical condition after undergoing a transplant with a damaged heart.
From BBC
One critical factor that influences how well QKD works is pointing error, which occurs when the transmitter and receiver are not perfectly aligned.
From Science Daily
According to media reports, Iran held live military exercises on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil transit chokepoint—heightening concerns about potential disruptions to regional flows if a diplomatic solution isn’t reached.
"Typically, even a vehicle assembled in Europe incorporates hundreds of specialised components sourced from all over the world. Many critical inputs cannot be competitively produced at scale in Europe," Japanese carmaker Honda said.
From Barron's
Local market dynamics, job growth, and in-migration are more critical than national data for buyers and sellers.
From Barron's
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