critically
Example Sentences
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Turning 70 has only reinforced my view that staying as healthy as possible is critically important.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
“You missed ‘Homegoing’ by Yaa Gyasi!” reader Melanie H. writes of the critically acclaimed Ghanian historical fiction novel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
He generally sees humpbacks but sometimes other species including the still critically endangered North Atlantic Right whale.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Their species is critically endangered and zoologists have found a suitable male breeding match at a zoo in The Netherlands.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The second and critically limiting fact is the small number of inspectors on its staff — fewer than 600 men for all its varied work.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
