crucially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Other trends are equally supportive—and perhaps more crucially for Nextpower, could signal the resurgence of renewable energy.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
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
She finished three not out while Dean, who was crucially dropped with seven run required, ended unbeaten on 31 as England won in the penultimate over.
From BBC • May 10, 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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