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linchpin

[linch-pin] / ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn /






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He will be among the negotiators at the helm of high-stakes talks already underway to renew the North American free trade accord, a linchpin of Mexico’s export-dominated economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Vitol plays a linchpin role in the global economy as one of a handful of companies connecting far-flung energy producers and users and managing the movement of billions of dollars of oil and other commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Analysts say the duration of the conflict is key for markets and the U.S. economy, with the price of oil being a linchpin.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

But the broader cost burden of the average American family, the undisputed linchpin of the economy’s consumer growth engine, will remain unchanged.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

She thought about something Hazel had confided to her a few nights ago: I think Jason is the linchpin to Hera’s whole scheme.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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