1.   And it is usually critical in a circumstantial case.

2.   Resolving this conflict was critical in fully accepting the responsibility in being a manager and developing credibility.

3.   Shortening product life cycles and rapid product proliferation mean that investment in innovation is critical in global competition.

4.   The situation was especially critical in Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique and Angola -- all countries in which armed conflicts were exacerbating food distribution problems.

5.   The time period that funds can be invested is critical in maximizing the returns from investments.

6.   Failure to maintain prolonged voluntary anal contraction seems to be critical in our patients.

7.   It is possible that these changes have been critical in generating the considerable crustal extension calculated for the Basin and Range Province.

8.   The quality of particular kinds of evidence will be critical in establishing standards of achievement and credibility.