defining moment

Example Sentences

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It was from here that he launched the 1930 Salt March, a defining moment in the struggle against British rule.

From Barron's

The events in Charlottesville have been described as a defining moment in the recent history of extremism and violence in the US.

From BBC

Liberals have cast the race as a defining moment for their side to exert power and potentially overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban law and redraw maps created by Republicans that have led to them increasing their control of the Legislature.

From Seattle Times

Bangladesh's foreign secretary called the resolution's passage a "defining moment" that can help bridge the gap between climate finance promises made to vulnerable countries and what is delivered.

From Reuters

The October 2002 votes to give Bush broad authority for the Iraq invasion were a defining moment for many members of Congress as the country debated whether a military strike was warranted.

From Washington Times