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
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
“California’s jungle primary system also allows for the debate to include a wide spectrum of viewpoints and proposals to tackle those challenges that will reverberate across the country in this pivotal election year.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
I intuitively knew — and sensed he did, too — that tomorrow would be pivotal.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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