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crucial

[kroo-shuhl] / ˈkru ʃəl /


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Corruption could become a hot campaign issue, and controlling the narrative on the airwaves, where most Mexicans get their news, will be crucial for the party.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Active managers argue that higher interest rates have ended the cheap-money tide that lifted all boats, just as AI is set to mint huge winners and losers, making security selection crucial.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Officials were hopeful that it would open before the 2026 World Cup, which would have been a crucial test run ahead of the 2028 Games.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Regardless of Smith, who was also dropped on two, adding crucial extra runs until he skied Mahmud, this was a fine effort by Bangladesh after Australia won the toss and elected to bat.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

In many years of writing about American history, I have tried to answer a hard but crucial question.

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




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