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[linch-pin] / ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn /






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This story became central to his campaign, a staple of speeches, and in the end, a crucial linchpin for his financial support.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Rock-solid support from industries that benefit from the tax credit and both parties in Congress has made it the linchpin of U.S. housing policy.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

France gets 70% of its power from nuclear energy, and is a linchpin of Europe’s broader electricity grid, exporting power to countries throughout the region.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

It’s an expensive extension of Adidas’s ongoing “You Got This” campaign and the linchpin of a global World Cup marketing effort that the German sports brand hopes will turbocharge U.S. sales in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

Sargo had been the linchpin in Nazi spy networks not only in Argentina, but also across all of South America.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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