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She is at a pivotal point in her career.
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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This is a pivotal moment to foster a more inclusive and equitable financial system.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Cancer: Cindy Brady As the sweet and innocent youngest daughter in the Brady family, Cindy is a pivotal family member.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
But Musk’s connections with the six women he’s allegedly had pivotal relationships with over the past 25 years may offer some deeper truths about the man who has swiftly become one of the most powerful in the US government.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Hunter prides herself on her ability to create offense for others, but she was forced to be a scorer in the pivotal moments against Colorado.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Cancer: Cindy Brady As the sweet and innocent youngest daughter in the Brady family, Cindy is a pivotal family member.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
But Musk’s connections with the six women he’s allegedly had pivotal relationships with over the past 25 years may offer some deeper truths about the man who has swiftly become one of the most powerful in the US government.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Hunter prides herself on her ability to create offense for others, but she was forced to be a scorer in the pivotal moments against Colorado.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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pivotal
adjective
piv·ot·al
ˈpiv-ət-ᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or functioning as a pivot
2
: extremely important : critical
a pivotal discovery
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