as in crucial
of the greatest possible importance
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Recent Examples of pivotal
State House Speaker Destin Hall noted at the same press conference state Rep. Tricia Cotham, whose district includes parts of Matthews, is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the legislation in the House.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
The president's remarks come at a pivotal point for markets, as the post-election wave of exuberance and excitement has given way to anxiety that Trump's policies are weighing on economic growth and contributing to inflation.
—Suzanne McGee, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The band sees taking calculated sonic risks as pivotal to its next phase.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
The pivotal early scene in which László designs a library for Van Buren was partly inspired by the disastrous creation of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
The president's remarks come at a pivotal point for markets, as the post-election wave of exuberance and excitement has given way to anxiety that Trump's policies are weighing on economic growth and contributing to inflation.
—Suzanne McGee, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The band sees taking calculated sonic risks as pivotal to its next phase.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
The pivotal early scene in which László designs a library for Van Buren was partly inspired by the disastrous creation of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivotal
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Ukraine considers its hold on Kursk to be crucial to use as leverage in any negotiations to end the war.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Related article European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine Across the pond, US stock futures pointed to a better day ahead.—
John Liu,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy has seen sluggish growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Steer is expected to be a key right-handed bat in the Reds' outfield while also playing a role as a rotational infielder.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Metamask Card Brings Crypto Natives Real World Utility The critical innovation now happening is connecting these stablecoins directly to everyday payment systems without sacrificing self-custody: a principle that separates crypto from traditional finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The coalition of civil society groups has been critical of the council’s governance and has repeatedly called for the resignation of three members implicated in a corruption scandal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Our panelists will also address the challenges the community faces, from gentrification to the erasure of its cultural landmarks, and why the recovery of this legacy is vital for both Altadena and Hollywood's futures.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her writing also asserts that words, often expressed in the Lakota language, are just as capable of fostering vital human and nonhuman connections.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivotal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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