momentous

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"We're gathered at a momentous time of uncertainty, of chaos and instability," said Jamey Rosenfield, founder and co-chair of CERAWeek, during the closing event on Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

These momentous shifts partly explain how the U.S. economy easily withstood a surge in oil prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Biographers such as Ms. Riskin frequently claim their subjects are more momentous than they were.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Does Townsend have many big calls to make for such a momentous game?

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Today is truly a momentous day,” the captain tells us, “for we shall test the diving bell and see if Caden’s knowledge of deep-sea exploration rings true.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman