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crucial

[kroo-shuhl] / ˈkru ʃəl /


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The president said more than 200 commercial ships had safely traveled the crucial waterway, resulting in more than 100 million barrels of oil reaching the market.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A spokeswoman for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bridge is crucial for the Michigan economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But getting the timing of the harvest right is crucial.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Monthly premiums of $1,000 or more can quickly eat into your retirement savings, particularly during those crucial early years of retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Frank was trained as a waiter and later became Mount Vernon’s head butler, a crucial and prestigious job in a household like Washington’s.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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