critical
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It is the lead developer on a $33 billion data-center project in Ohio and has heavily invested in high-end chips, a critical component of the AI boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
That therapy is a critical narrative element of the “Backrooms” film is no fluke.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The critical route is used by the Russian military to supply their forces on the front line and in Crimea.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
As a result, critical information, including entire case files, was often lost.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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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