pivotal
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Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Porter was a pivotal figure in contemporary Los Angeles jazz, beginning with his studies under legendary educator Reggie Andrews in the Multi-School Jazz Band in Watts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Kevin Warsh is becoming Federal Reserve chair at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy — forcing him to be something other than the disruptor he hoped to be.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
CBS’s cancellation of the show signaled a pivotal moment in the history of a format that once helped set the tone of the national conversation, one setup and punchline at a time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
No physical move in my life has been more pivotal or profound in its repercussions.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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