111.   The local Republican state senators, who have always been interested in education issues, played a critical role in forging an agreement.

112.   The nonprofit groups, known as sponsors, play a critical role as middlemen between the government and day care homes and centers.

113.   The nonprofit UCS offers scientists an opportunity to speak out on public issues where science and technology play a critical role.

114.   The nonprofit union offers scientists an opportunity to speak out on public issues where science and technology play a critical role.

115.   The pediatrician, family doctor or other health professional who may be consulted because of difficulties with the child can also play a critical role.

116.   The rate at which acceleration increases also plays a critical role in tolerating the effects of G forces.

117.   The proposal, however it is decided, is not expected to play a critical role in the ultimate outcome of the talks.

118.   The role of comedy, however, has a critical role to play in healing after a tragedy.

119.   The society played a critical role in identifying the outbreak of the West Nile encephalitis virus in New York last summer, which killed seven people.

120.   The stock market and technology jobs are playing a critical role in buying habits, she said.