Obviously, all the critical elements in this question may be interpreted differently by scholars and writers in different disciplines.
The Mariners have a league-low 59 errors, they have not lost three consecutive games and they have not lost a road series, all critical elements in October.
Hoping the Crisis Will Fade Patience, and more generally, time, are critical elements in Mr. Rowland's survival strategy, top aides say.
Taken together, these articles underscore the need to include policy change and community development as critical elements in developing comprehensive approaches to eliminating health disparities in America.
Among the critical elements in a new social contract are a strong, independent judiciary and a new relationship between the military-security sector and the civilian population.
Mr. Huntsman said that the two critical elements in New Hampshire were "time on the ground" and "the clarity of your message".
Mr. Bloomberg rightly believes that shutting down failing schools and expanding the highest-performing charter schools are critical elements in any broader school reform.
Individual and group psychotherapy are critical elements in aiding the patient to adjust to the physical symptoms of withdrawal and the pressures which underlay the addiction.
In a conference call from Annapolis, Bowler cited an incident that happened before the Nov. 9 accident -- and the subsequent repair to the hull, which, he said, was undertaken without his office's input -- as critical elements in the breakdown.
Because the courts are reserved for veterans, they serve as a recognition of past service and an effective way to reawaken the service members' pride, discipline and courage — critical elements in helping many resolve their problems.
Force and tactile feedback are critical elements in this process.
