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pivotal

Definition for pivotal

adjective as in important

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That comes at a pivotal moment: Lilly and Novo Nordisk have finally worked through the supply bottlenecks that once capped growth, and they are now preparing to launch pills for weight loss.

But the verdict marks a pivotal moment for the nation, vindicating protests that found their roots in anger over years of repression under her rule.

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The pivotal moment in the game came when Ford nailed back-to-back drop-goals right before half-time.

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So, in terms of the group table, Scotland are in a good place, but in terms of belief and psychology going into this pivotal double-header, Lord only knows where they are.

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Effective stories also hinge on pivotal moments, and Mr. Kukushkin spotlights several recently proposed evolutionary turning points.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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