pivotal

Example Sentences

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But he played a pivotal character and the film launched a cinematic career that lasted more than five decades.

From Los Angeles Times

And the Everett Theatre plays itself in the pivotal Shakespeare scene near the end of the film, starring Robin Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal

The publicist’s participation in the gala came at a pivotal time for Epstein, who was seeking to rehabilitate his image, which had been badly damaged by his 2008 conviction.

From Los Angeles Times

Zimbabwe's exceptional fielding - Clive Madande and Tony Munyonga produced eye-catching stops on the boundary - also played a pivotal role in this victory.

From BBC

When Sussan Ley made history as the first woman to take the reins of Australia's Liberal Party, she insisted this was a pivotal moment for the party – or what was left of it anyway.

From BBC