crucial

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Nivola, in a particularly tough role, displays a heady mix of alpha machismo, tenderness and contempt that is just as funny as it needs to be without losing a crucial dimensionality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Brands and bottle manufacturers warn that a prolonged war will risk making a crucial commodity prohibitively expensive for many Indians.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Another concern is helium, which is crucial for semiconductor wafer fabrication.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Having some guarantees of safe passage for ships and oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz will be crucial though.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

As every explorer knows, it’s crucial to pick the right people for an expedition.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple