pivotal
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In a curious coincidence, Tuesday also happened to be the 18th anniversary of the bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers — a pivotal development that kicked off the most acute phase of the 2008 financial crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
While we’re talking about pivotal moments in personal histories, nine years ago Deanté Gray was a rookie wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
"This decision marks a pivotal step in embedding a focus on socio-economic inequality into the heart of government," she said in a statement.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The first actual car is due to make its public bow on 6 October – and it will be a pivotal moment for the company.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
It also marked a pivotal breakthrough in our immigration case.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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