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
Notably, Italian fashion yarn manufacturers also play a pivotal role in fashion trends.
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Footwear News,
2 July 2026
While 2026 presents undeniable challenges for behavioral health, addressing these pivotal trends will be essential to building a more resilient, equitable and effective care delivery system.
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Ian West,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Rookie Chase DeLauter added three hits for the Guardians, who host the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox in a pivotal four-game series starting on Thursday.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
May 17 was chosen to mark the day Lee left Hong Kong and returned to San Francisco at age 18, a pivotal moment that helped launch his acting and martial arts teaching career.
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Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Footwear News,
2 July 2026
While 2026 presents undeniable challenges for behavioral health, addressing these pivotal trends will be essential to building a more resilient, equitable and effective care delivery system.
—
Ian West,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Rookie Chase DeLauter added three hits for the Guardians, who host the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox in a pivotal four-game series starting on Thursday.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
May 17 was chosen to mark the day Lee left Hong Kong and returned to San Francisco at age 18, a pivotal moment that helped launch his acting and martial arts teaching career.
—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivotal
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Both Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers applauded the recent letters from Congress to Quebec, saying getting American wine back into Canada is crucial to aiding their struggling industry.
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Fairview a ‘crucial’ crossing The two Fairview bridges were built 44 years apart.
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Rankings were also further broken down based on each key scoring components.
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.
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The unorthodox midterm convention comes as Democrats continue to poll stronger than Republicans ahead of November's critical elections.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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Brennan argues the records are vital to a potential vindictive-prosecution defense, citing more than 100 Trump statements attacking him and directives to pursue cases without legal basis.
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There are fees imposed for the use of other vital shipping lanes, including the Suez and Panama Canals, where fees can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the largest cargo vessels.
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivotal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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