pivotal
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His resignation came days before Andy Burnham's pivotal by-election in Makerfield, adding to the sense that Sir Keir's premiership was falling apart.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The European Space Agency launched the Euclid space telescope in 2023 to investigate the universe during this pivotal era.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Here, Madonna takes the listener through a pivotal moment in her early career, as she dances, performs and hustles at the famous New York club where she eventually broke through.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
This week’s Federal Open Market Committee minutes are likely to be pivotal to shaping the near-term path for yields and, by extension, gold, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mama, I know this might sound dramatic, but this mission has been the pivotal moment in my life.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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