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Recent Examples of crux The real crux of the song is in the bridge part, about wanting to tell the truth so that what happened to you doesn't happen to someone else. Tricia Despres, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Now Skubal arrives at a crux that has derailed many athletes before him. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 But the whole crux of his strategy was to transform a complicated function into a simpler one. Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025 Like Fortnite’s battle royale mode, the basic crux of Apex sees the different squads roaming a sprawling map (of which there are multiple, all with different terrains and dangers), gathering resources and completing minor objectives, all while trying to eliminate the enemy teams. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crux
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Noun
  • Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.
    Essence, Essence, 13 May 2025
  • La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.
    Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • There have been proposed hypotheses as to how the Moon could have developed a core dynamo.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • While turmeric is a root that is ground into a spice, curcumin is the main chemical compound responsible for its yellow-orange color and many of its health benefits.1 How to Use Turmeric for Weight Loss There's no exact prescription for how much turmeric to eat to lose weight.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
  • The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.
    Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • When the call came that a donor heart was available, Robinson was hit with a wave of emotion.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • That concentration creates a single point of supply risk and amplifies costs, transit times, and carbon footprints.
    William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • And that begs the question: What was the point of Trump’s tariff comings and goings, beyond goosing sales of antacids?
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • More than 36 years after the release of the 486 and 18 years after Intel stopped making them, leaders of the Linux kernel believe the project can improve itself by leaving i486 support behind.
    Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
  • The remaining kernel is known as the groat, says Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2025

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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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