critical
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But bottlenecks have slowed delivery of critical weapons.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The ARM’s lower up-front rate saved him about $500 a month — money that was critical at the time, as his then-wife was a stay-at-home mom.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
In the meantime, the trade-policy question mark has ensured that the U.S. has abundant supplies of a critical metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Niss said the measure was necessary to protect national leaders, critical infrastructure and major public events.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
At this critical moment, Gordievsky managed to persuade his MI6 contacts that the Soviets had misread NATO's intentions.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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