pivotal
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Among the deceased victims was a security guard who worked at the centre and "played a pivotal role" in preventing the attack from being "much worse", officials said.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Succinctly describe a time, place and activity that affected you: a rite of passage, a pivotal career move, a tragedy or unexpected turn of events.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Both executives are longtime employees who have taken the helm at pivotal moments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
It explores Justice Gorsuch’s personal life and his judicial temperament, including a pivotal case from nearly 20 years ago that seemed to have shaped his judicial philosophy.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
As in so many other ways, 1919 would be a pivotal year in aeronautics, too.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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