watershed
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"Ilaiyaraaja's arrival was a watershed moment. It was an intervention by a person from an entirely different social and aesthetic background who had imbued a distinct aural soundscape," says TM Krishna, a celebrated Carnatic musician.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
They also directed staff to ask Paxton to clarify whether Hood County has the legal authority to temporarily halt development under its watershed protection law.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
"This is a watershed moment in the history of both Poland and the European Union," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a signing ceremony for the agreement.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
But I would always hope for us to have some crazy watershed moment in addition to this natural grinding momentum we’ve built.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
And so it was that the weekend that was to have been a watershed in Dedd’s life turned into a trip down memory lane in a rented boat.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing watershed
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