pivotal
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“We strongly encourage the rest of the industry to preserve reasoning transparency in these pivotal moments of increased capabilities while navigating alignment risks,” Google said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Brazil plays a pivotal role in the fight against climate change as home to much of the Amazon rainforest.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Knowing the risks, we are in a much better position to prevent harm to children treated with GLP-1s during a pivotal period in their lives."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Ronaldo - who joked he will play on for another decade - says helping his country's newest talents was also a pivotal factor in his decision to continue to represent Portugal.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The other pictograms were arranged around this pivotal area.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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