watershed
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"Ilaiyaraaja's arrival was a watershed moment. It was an intervention by a person from an entirely different social and aesthetic background who had imbued a distinct aural soundscape," says TM Krishna, a celebrated Carnatic musician.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
They also directed staff to ask Paxton to clarify whether Hood County has the legal authority to temporarily halt development under its watershed protection law.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
But I would always hope for us to have some crazy watershed moment in addition to this natural grinding momentum we’ve built.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The company, which is facing another watershed social-media trial this summer, has said it plans to appeal both verdicts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Women, I know, sometimes have themselves shorn at those watershed moments of their lives, like discarding the memory of a man.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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