He went 0 for 4 Monday and two of those at-bats were especially critical.

For children, the situation is especially critical, because cognitive and social development may be impaired.

The workers have been especially critical of the Class of program.

The speed of the defense will be especially critical against the Patriots.

Some ranking officials said that the next few days may an especially critical period.

Gray was especially critical of the justice system, which he saw as not doing enough to deal with criminals.

Their absence would be especially critical to the success of the Soviet team in basketball.

This is especially critical if parents feel that they are about to lose control.

Media Matters was especially critical of the television news coverage.

But at least in India's case, an especially critical factor is the status of women.