lynchpin
noun
lynch·pin
less common spelling of linchpin
1
: a locking pin inserted crosswise (as through the end of an axle or shaft)
2
: one that serves to hold together parts or elements that exist or function as a unit
the linchpin in the defense's case
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Rivalry and political mistrust among Asia’s major powers—China, India, and Japan—have made ASEAN the lynchpin of regional dealmaking.
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Shiro Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2017
After all, the ability to transform themselves into new, memorable characters is the lynchpin of most entertainers’ careers.
—Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
One of Paris’ aims is to be the most sustainable Olympic Games ever delivered — a tough gig, given the low-key early editions, never mind their ancient precursors — and the development of the village is a lynchpin.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
The British Fashion Council: A Pillar of UK Fashion
Established in 1983, the British Fashion Council has long served as a lynchpin for the fashion industry in the UK, bringing together designers, businesses, and consumers under one roof.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Shiro Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2017
After all, the ability to transform themselves into new, memorable characters is the lynchpin of most entertainers’ careers.
—Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
One of Paris’ aims is to be the most sustainable Olympic Games ever delivered — a tough gig, given the low-key early editions, never mind their ancient precursors — and the development of the village is a lynchpin.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
The British Fashion Council: A Pillar of UK Fashion
Established in 1983, the British Fashion Council has long served as a lynchpin for the fashion industry in the UK, bringing together designers, businesses, and consumers under one roof.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Lynchpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lynchpin. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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