pivotal
Example Sentences
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It’s where I nailed a pivotal job interview, one that somehow ended with me falling head over heels into a condo’s indoor swimming pool while wearing my winter coat.
From Los Angeles Times
But punt returner Xavier Smith’s attempt to catch a ball while he was falling down in the NFC championship game resulted in a fumble that led to a pivotal touchdown by the Seahawks.
From Los Angeles Times
Eccles left the Fed three years later after playing a pivotal role in a clash with Truman over how much authority the White House should have in setting rates.
They were pivotal, like John Prine, who just made his music … reaching into the past, but bringing it to the present so it’s very current.
From Los Angeles Times
The price recently broke above a bullish inverse head and shoulders formation at the round $40 level, a pivotal area.
From Barron's
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