defining moment
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A defining moment occurred at the end of September last season when Ousmane Dembele arrived late for training before the Champions League league phase game against Arsenal.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Start by capturing a defining moment that reveals your core character.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Each of them knew that a defining moment in his life was nearly at hand; none wanted to waste it.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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