crucially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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So the committee hired architects and builders, made plans, got permits, and — crucially — raised funds all prior to the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The first step is to sauté leeks and garlic in olive oil, butter and, crucially, a bit of white miso.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
What comes out is dense, fudgy and — crucially — not bean-y.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
The costs of those benefits as a percentage of taxable payrolls depend crucially on the ratio of retirees to workers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Plus, crucially, they saw that Reggie had complete conviction.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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