Examples of pivotal in a Sentence
She is at a pivotal point in her career.
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Renowned as a pivotal 21st-century artist, Marko Stout has meticulously crafted a unique identity within the realm of contemporary art.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Mary played a pivotal role in the success of Microsoft
When Microsoft was still in its early years, Mary played a vital role in helping the young company succeed.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Mary played a pivotal role in the success of Microsoft
When Microsoft was still in its early years, Mary played a vital role in helping the young company succeed.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for pivotal
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 17 May. 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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