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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 move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
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Harshita Mary Varghese, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Whitney has been pivotal in Kendrick’s early career.
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In the days leading up to a pivotal vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to become America’s top heath official, all eyes were focused on Sen. Bill Cassidy.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Harshita Mary Varghese, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Whitney has been pivotal in Kendrick’s early career.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
In the days leading up to a pivotal vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to become America’s top heath official, all eyes were focused on Sen. Bill Cassidy.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 20 Feb. 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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