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
When cancer cells were exposed to UNI418, levels of critical DNA repair proteins, including RAD51 and CHK1, dropped significantly.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Knowing who you are and being able to assess your abilities, strengths, and weaknesses is critical to your success in any field.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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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