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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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The investment proved pivotal — and not just financially.
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The senior scored 15 points and made a pivotal steal late in the game as the Explorers (26-6) edged Sarasota 53-50 for their fifth consecutive state title in the FHSAA Class 7A boys’ state final at UNF Arena in Jacksonville.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The investment proved pivotal — and not just financially.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
The decision would prove to be pivotal.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The senior scored 15 points and made a pivotal steal late in the game as the Explorers (26-6) edged Sarasota 53-50 for their fifth consecutive state title in the FHSAA Class 7A boys’ state final at UNF Arena in Jacksonville.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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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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