pivotal
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Identifying the sturdiest pairing is another decision that could prove pivotal as England and Tuchel aim for a strong start to their campaign.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"The remarkable success of this AI-designed 'super-antigen' trial marks a pivotal leap forward in our ability to deliver broad, lasting viral protection."
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
In a pivotal scene from the 2003 documentary, Jackson brings Gavin in as an example of a child with cancer that he helped.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
A “long-legged bullish pin bar” marked a prominent swing low in March near $4,200 an ounce and closed firmly back above the pivotal $4,400 an ounce level, Simpson notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
‘We’re the first actual children of Bellona in the Ramfrez-Arellano family. And Bellona has always favoured our clan. Millennia ago, she decreed that we would play pivotal roles in many battles.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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