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
The day’s events marked a pivotal moment in the organization’s trajectory, with a strategic alliance aiming to enhance Spain’s attractiveness for film and television productions while fostering stronger collaborations between the public and private sectors.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
This scrutiny comes at a pivotal moment for NASA, which is undergoing major restructuring.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In a new clip ahead of Tuesday’s episode, obtained by Rolling Stone, the series revisits what commentators called a pivotal moment from the trial, which prompted horrified reactions from jury members.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
This is a pivotal moment to foster a more inclusive and equitable financial system.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
This scrutiny comes at a pivotal moment for NASA, which is undergoing major restructuring.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In a new clip ahead of Tuesday’s episode, obtained by Rolling Stone, the series revisits what commentators called a pivotal moment from the trial, which prompted horrified reactions from jury members.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
This is a pivotal moment to foster a more inclusive and equitable financial system.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 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.—
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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 team made several changes to its management structure, but a higher involvement of General Motors is believed to have been the key factor that led to its bid being accepted.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This phase helps define what success looks like and establishes key milestones.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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For leaders this serves as a critical warning: the relentless pursuit of productivity without regard for the multifaceted nature of human identity can lead to a workforce that is disengaged, unfulfilled and ultimately less innovative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Their disruption of this critical shipping route — which raises fuel, freight, and insurance costs, contributing to global inflation — adds to the urgency for U.S. action.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Step 4: Work The Plan Having a clear plan is vital when responding to extreme disruption.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Inside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, vital support staff are gone, international partnerships have been strained, and workers are afraid to discuss threats to democracy that they’re now prohibited from countering.—
Eric Geller,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivotal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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