crux

the crux of the matter; the crux of an argument.

the crux of the matter is that attitudes have changed.

Where does the crux lie?

Since it is a priori proposition in the science of criminal law that a crime is a actus reus, omission undoubtedly has the nature of actus reus-the crux is to explain it reasonably.

The author mainly describes the design and key techniques of the jacquard “Rainbow Crepon”, with analyses and researches made on some technical cruxes in the variety design of its kind.

The crux of the matter is that we need more funding for the project.

Understanding the crux of the problem is crucial for finding a solution.

The crux of the issue lies in miscommunication between the two parties.

She finally grasped the crux of the concept after hours of studying.

The crux of the debate centered around the ethics of genetic engineering.

Identifying the crux of the conflict is the first step towards resolution.

The crux of the story is the protagonist's internal struggle.

The crux of the negotiation was reaching a compromise that satisfied both parties.

He missed the crux of the presentation because he arrived late.

The crux of the matter is not who is right or wrong, but how to move forward together.

That is the crux of the matter.

Is that the crux of the accusation there?

Absolutely, and that's really the crux of this peace deal.

And that is the crux of the problem, isn't it?

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler summarized the crux of their argument this way.

That continuing inequality and how to address it seems to be the crux of the problem here.

However, that fixed movement can also be a crux, since not everyone moves in the same fixed manner.

So, they're put at really kind of crux.

Right. And this is actually really at the crux of the flare-up, really.

First, the crux of the matter is for students to pursue a subject that interests them.