crux

Example Sentences

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But Iran’s nuclear program, in particular its enrichment of uranium, is at the crux of the negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the crux of the case was whether Rogers knowingly attempted to advance China’s interests or was unwittingly duped into providing information to spies he thought were academics.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s no glossary, but the main terms are clear enough: to “send” a climb is to finish it; a “crux” is a crucial pivot point.

From Los Angeles Times

The crux of the issue is that she paid for work on a trust-owned asset before she legally owned it, which is not the same thing as a buyer upgrading their own home.

From MarketWatch

At the crux of the issue is the legality of slot-machine-type terminals.

From Los Angeles Times