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Timestamped, public, and—crucially—independent of established institutions.
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Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite those proclamations, though, Iran has been able to launch attacks on its neighbors and, most crucially, effectively close off the strait.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
And what Hartzman's go-for-broke screams in Milwaukee showed was that Wednesday has been able to meet the moment with a thrilling live show that matches the ecstatic accolades for their latest albums - while crucially staying true to themselves.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The bottom two of the week are Nini and Jane, lip-syncing for their lives and, crucially, for the top four.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
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Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite those proclamations, though, Iran has been able to launch attacks on its neighbors and, most crucially, effectively close off the strait.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
And what Hartzman's go-for-broke screams in Milwaukee showed was that Wednesday has been able to meet the moment with a thrilling live show that matches the ecstatic accolades for their latest albums - while crucially staying true to themselves.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The bottom two of the week are Nini and Jane, lip-syncing for their lives and, crucially, for the top four.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Crucially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucially. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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