crucially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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It also features a simple snap-back bracelet and, crucially, an automatic movement whereas the Professional’s requires a manual wind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But crucially, the text does not specify what will become of Ocalan, 77, who has spent the past 27 years being held in solitary confinement on Imrali prison island near Istanbul.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
And, crucially for executives relying on AI to scale up their commentary, it says it catches and limits the distribution of the vast majority of generative content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
We made ourselves seen and heard, mounting a sustained, affirmative campaign in the states, in the legislatures, and in the courts of law alongside, most crucially, the court of public opinion.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
This assumption was crucially important when it came to trying to understand reproduction.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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