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She is at a pivotal point in her career.
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Longtime viewers would be hard-pressed to name a character more pivotal than Maggie and a star more watchable than Rogers.
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
This is where external coaches can play a pivotal role.
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The club installed former All-Star second baseman Bret Boone as hitting coach on May 5, replacing offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker, who was pivotal in the championship season.
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
This is where external coaches can play a pivotal role.
—Michel Koopman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The club installed former All-Star second baseman Bret Boone as hitting coach on May 5, replacing offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker, who was pivotal in the championship season.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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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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