critical
Example Sentences
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Despite their modest appearance, these plants can provide critical evidence in criminal investigations.
From Science Daily
He gave up a critical first-half fumble and struggled to find seams in the Indiana defense.
From Los Angeles Times
French technology giant Thales, has a substantial defence business, but also works across cybersecurity and critical national infrastructure more broadly.
From BBC
It is a critical component of almost every kind of computer.
From BBC
Within days, American industries from defense to electric vehicles faced paralysis, and the chokehold affected several other critical sectors: semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
