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of the greatest possible importance
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Recent Examples of pivotal
The late Fannie Lou Hamer, a fearless civil rights advocate, is being posthumously recognized for her pivotal role in America’s struggle for racial equality.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Jan. 2025
Jones played Catherine in the revenge thriller, a pivotal character in the movie.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Pendulum Rewards Liquidity is pivotal for any crypto payment platform to be affordable and transact quickly.
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Turkey's long-standing opposition to Kurdish autonomy remains a pivotal challenge.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Jan. 2025
Jones played Catherine in the revenge thriller, a pivotal character in the movie.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Pendulum Rewards Liquidity is pivotal for any crypto payment platform to be affordable and transact quickly.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Turkey's long-standing opposition to Kurdish autonomy remains a pivotal challenge.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Solving a key pain point for or with a colleague early on can be a powerful way to build these crucial relationships.Andrew Block, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the case of the disaster that is now unfolding, the unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for extreme wildfires; a similarly powerful windstorm in Pasadena in December 2011 was preceded by a damp November, helping to prevent any significant fires.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that this rule has been in development for a long time with key shareholders.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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This backlash underscores a key takeaway for marketers and business leaders: initiatives that fail to deliver meaningful results risk alienating their audiences.Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, 25 percent of younger Americans pointed to housing costs as a critical area for government focus, while only 10 percent of those aged 60 and above shared this view.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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This data is critical for identifying high-risk areas and times, enabling authorities to implement targeted safety measures.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Her ability to anticipate industry trends has kept her ahead of the curve, positioning her as a vital force in empowering artists to thrive in a competitive environment.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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These community programs play a vital role in helping Baltimore residents secure and maintain affordable housing.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivotal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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