41.   Some economists have warned that the higher tax may stifle consumer spending, which is considered crucial to the economic recovery.

42.   Such a pact is considered crucial to the euro.

43.   Such controls and cooperation are considered crucial now that China has joined the World Trade Organization.

44.   Support in predominantly black cities like Newark and East Orange had been considered crucial for Cooper, who was trying to become the first black Essex County executive.

45.   Such monitoring is now considered crucial in guiding therapy.

46.   Texas officials consider this crucial since a problem in California was that most customers did not switch providers and create a competitive market.

47.   Such recognition is considered crucial because it brings lucrative federal benefits, such as housing and health care assistance and the right to operate a casino.

48.   That endorsement is considered crucial because the unions spend so much time and money working on behalf of their presidential candidate.

49.   The bill is considered crucial for the growth of electronic commerce.

50.   The black vote is considered crucial if the race is close, as public opinion polls indicate may be the case.