life-changing

Example Sentences

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It takes an elusive alchemy of skill, knowledge and resources—with a dash of good luck—to introduce a groundbreaking, or even life-changing, invention to the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

In the last 12 months, McIlroy has discovered that was more of a memorable mile marker than a monumental, life-changing milestone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

If you won $100 million — a life-changing sum — $5 million or $10 million could change her life and would not alter yours in any meaningful way as a newly minted multimillionaire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The 38-year-old said a quiet night later turned into a life-changing nightmare.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It was like my life-changing baptism two years before—only a different kind of baptism.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry