pivotal
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What makes the story unusual is that the pivotal reason for Mr. Kuzichkin’s defection is personal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Looking back, Winston sees the image as a snapshot of a pivotal period in his life.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Ellison, in recent months, has signaled his intention to install Bloys in a pivotal role at the combined company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Brazil plays a pivotal role in the fight against climate change as home to much of the Amazon rainforest.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
As in so many other ways, 1919 would be a pivotal year in aeronautics, too.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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