pivotal
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April of 1968, in particular, would catalyze a pivotal year that still reverberates today. — Eric Ginsburg, Teen Vogue, "How April 1968 Changed the United States Forever," 19 Apr. 2019 The site is somewhat pivotal in terms of Shenandoah Valley wine history. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "Shenandoah Valley’s newest winery Paul J. Wines recognizes the old," 4 July 2018 The outcome of that primary and others across Pennsylvania are being closely watched because the state is so pivotal for Democrats come November. — Eliza Collins, USA TODAY, "Trump-friendly immigration hardliner could win Democratic primary in Pennsylvania on Tuesday," 14 May 2018 If the Wildcats want to enter all-time territory — dynasty-level stuff — then getting (Omari) Spellman and/or DiVincenzo back is probably pivotal. — Gary Bedore, kansascity, "KU basketball lands another No. 1 ranking in early 2018-19 preseason polls | The Kansas City Star," 9 May 2018 Perhaps no player has been more pivotal to those late efforts than Machado. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Dixon Machado, Miguel Cabrera power Detroit Tigers to 6-5 win," 18 Apr. 2018 That scene in New Jack City was kind of pivotal because of where me and Cam was at, or where people thought me and Cam was at. — Mark Elibert, Billboard, "Jim Jones on New Album 'Wasted Talent,' Status of 'Diplomatic Immunity 3' & Why 50 Cent 'Is a Genius'," 17 Apr. 2018 Tourism -- so pivotal to the country's economy -- took a major hit. — Chris Scott, CNN, "A year after Hurricane Irma, Kyron McMaster wins BVI's first Commonwealth medal," 12 Apr. 2018 What of that has been most pivotal, in your opinion? — Jane Wooldridge, miamiherald, "Who says nothing lasts? This CEO has worked in the same firm for 44 years," 11 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pivotal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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