Examples of pivotal in a Sentence
She is at a pivotal point in her career.
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
Recent Examples on the Web
It was hooded, which gave it a semi-grungy feel, additionally, the gown was backless, which is a pivotal highlight.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
At the same time, she was also being fed by music — Carlile was a pivotal early influence — and her musical mother was teaching her how to sing, harmonize and play the guitar.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Andrew Iverson is the right man for the job in this pivotal election.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Missouri’s quasi-governmental student loan agency came under harsh criticism from Democratic senators on Wednesday, as the agency has become pivotal in Republican efforts to block President Joe Biden’s attempts to eliminate student loan debt for millions of Americans.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Americans to support their country's continued leadership on the world stage during a speech delivered to a joint session of Congress Thursday – a message that comes as pivotal foreign aid has stalled in the halls of Congress.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Read More Protests over the Biden administration’s handling of the war in Gaza are disrupting the activities of Democratic officials, complicating their ability to campaign during a pivotal election year.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In addition, the trials focused on a pivotal meeting between school employees, Ethan and his parents on the morning of the shooting.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
This pivotal development marks a significant milestone in the industrialization of high-tension battery packs designed specifically for Vision Marine's innovative electric boating solutions.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
At the same time, she was also being fed by music — Carlile was a pivotal early influence — and her musical mother was teaching her how to sing, harmonize and play the guitar.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Andrew Iverson is the right man for the job in this pivotal election.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Missouri’s quasi-governmental student loan agency came under harsh criticism from Democratic senators on Wednesday, as the agency has become pivotal in Republican efforts to block President Joe Biden’s attempts to eliminate student loan debt for millions of Americans.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Americans to support their country's continued leadership on the world stage during a speech delivered to a joint session of Congress Thursday – a message that comes as pivotal foreign aid has stalled in the halls of Congress.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Read More Protests over the Biden administration’s handling of the war in Gaza are disrupting the activities of Democratic officials, complicating their ability to campaign during a pivotal election year.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In addition, the trials focused on a pivotal meeting between school employees, Ethan and his parents on the morning of the shooting.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
This pivotal development marks a significant milestone in the industrialization of high-tension battery packs designed specifically for Vision Marine's innovative electric boating solutions.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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