defining moment

Example Sentences

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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

My time in Brooklyn had become a defining moment for me.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana