pivotal
Example Sentences
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"It feels like a pivotal moment, a vital one, maybe a turning point," Smith added on Sky Sports.
From BBC
The purchase “marks a pivotal moment in our evolution,” Bready continued.
From Barron's
But he played a pivotal character and the film launched a cinematic career that lasted more than five decades.
From Los Angeles Times
And the Everett Theatre plays itself in the pivotal Shakespeare scene near the end of the film, starring Robin Williams.
The publicist’s participation in the gala came at a pivotal time for Epstein, who was seeking to rehabilitate his image, which had been badly damaged by his 2008 conviction.
From Los Angeles Times
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