pivotal
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Her leadership of a pivotal swing state made her a talked-about potential Democratic presidential nominee.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
With a new Bond film in development, set to be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, First Light arrives at a pivotal point for the franchise.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
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
“This is a pivotal moment in your careers.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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