as in key
of the greatest possible importance
water is crucial to our survival
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Recent Examples of crucial
The invisible legacy In the end, Sara is left with one last crucial gift from her mentor, Massimiliano—a CD with an enigmatic message.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 3 June 2025
Crucially, the flagship brand Moncler saw sales rise only 2% and its crucial Europe, Middle East, and Africa region fell by 1%.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Dembele’s role was crucial in the 1-0 victories away to Liverpool and Arsenal in the knockout stages, where the French side got past another Premier League team in Villa.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Time is crucial for Broadcom to enhance their profit margins.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 3 June 2025
Crucially, the flagship brand Moncler saw sales rise only 2% and its crucial Europe, Middle East, and Africa region fell by 1%.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Dembele’s role was crucial in the 1-0 victories away to Liverpool and Arsenal in the knockout stages, where the French side got past another Premier League team in Villa.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Time is crucial for Broadcom to enhance their profit margins.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucial
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But thanks to key defensive plays by Panthers like Gustav Forsling and Eetu Luostarinen, Florida kept Edmonton from evening the game until the final moment.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Murders most often took place in markets, squares, and thoroughfares—all key nodes of medieval urban life—in the evenings or on weekends.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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If successful, this repatriation could supercharge domestic innovation while depriving Western labs of critical expertise.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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But at locations now facing critical shortages, staffing overnight shifts on a routine basis is no longer possible.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming. Likely to leave Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026) Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Given that data is currency in the modern era and AI can reshape industries overnight, her leadership is vital to helping boards become stewards of innovation and accountability for the future.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Competing for the pivotal center position are Carter Miller and Cameron Kinnie, both vying to distinguish themselves and seize this critical spot in the lineup.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Netanyahu, having played a pivotal role in supporting Trump's 2018 decision to scrap the nuclear deal secured by former President Barack Obama three years earlier, is once again fueling skepticism toward a new agreement with Tehran.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Crucial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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