pivotal

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The second win, Lodhi says, was "the way Pakistan conveyed to him that he had played a pivotal role in preventing a wider war with India".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“I think that has been a pivotal change about what this experience means for folks.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Do you think it was important to have such a pivotal scene outdoors?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Like the film’s central narrative diversion, it occurs early in the movie, but could be considered a spoiler for those still trying to avoid pivotal details before seeing the film themselves.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

She hasn’t moved from her spot in the hallway, and though Muhammad has reached the pivotal point of Sarah “declaring” her commitment to him, it isn’t him she’s staring at.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali