pivotal
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They spend plenty of time visiting the “Real World: Boston” house where Duffy reconnects with his erstwhile housemate, Montana McGlynn, and next to none discussing Boston’s pivotal role in igniting the American Revolution.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
A sharp decrease in China’s oil imports has been pivotal to keeping oil prices down since the start of the war in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Duran helped get them there and will be pivotal in trying to keep them there.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
So Thursday’s game will be pivotal, as teams rarely keep eight-plus cornerbacks; the Chargers kept seven last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Fischer and Geller were to meet in the twelfth round in a pivotal matchup.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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