crucial
Example Sentences
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India's 16th census - the eighth since independence in 1947 - will also include caste data and is seen as crucial for policy, welfare delivery and political representation in the world's most populous country.
From BBC
Remittances are just as crucial for Bangladesh - most of its 14 million migrant workers are in the Middle East.
From BBC
Additionally, China and Pakistan proposed a five-point plan to end the hostilities and restore traffic through the strait, a crucial waterway for about 20% of the world’s crude oil.
From MarketWatch
The nation’s largest bank announced the “American Dream Initiative”—a commitment to support small businesses, homeownership, access to healthcare and other economic priorities that CEO Dimon believes are crucial for the well-being of Americans.
The new funding puts OpenAI on strong financial footing, giving it a crucial cash cushion to continue spending aggressively on AI chips for its research and products.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.