linchpin
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Among them are England linchpin Georgia Stanway - on a free from Bayern Munich - and Ona Batlle, the former Manchester United full-back and multiple Champions League winner from Barcelona.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Hardware being a linchpin of IBM’s revenue is one reason investors found the company’s recent sales decline so alarming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
This story became central to his campaign, a staple of speeches, and in the end, a crucial linchpin for his financial support.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
Rock-solid support from industries that benefit from the tax credit and both parties in Congress has made it the linchpin of U.S. housing policy.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
She thought about something Hazel had confided to her a few nights ago: I think Jason is the linchpin to Hera’s whole scheme.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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