as in crucial
of the greatest possible importance
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Recent Examples of pivotal
The move quickly picked up a pivotal supporter: President-elect Donald Trump.
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Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
After years in which Turkey and Qatar backed what had been written off as the losing side in Syria’s civil war, the two nations are now geopolitical winners, filling the void left by the collapse of Iranian influence in the pivotal country.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Partnerships have also played a pivotal role in legitimizing the industry.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Every Christmas Eve, Frank Jr. calls Carl for pivotal conversations over which the two men forge a strange connection despite their game of cat and mouse.
—Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
After years in which Turkey and Qatar backed what had been written off as the losing side in Syria’s civil war, the two nations are now geopolitical winners, filling the void left by the collapse of Iranian influence in the pivotal country.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Partnerships have also played a pivotal role in legitimizing the industry.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Every Christmas Eve, Frank Jr. calls Carl for pivotal conversations over which the two men forge a strange connection despite their game of cat and mouse.
—Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the abrupt halt of Ant Group’s IPO in 2020 highlighted the importance of regulatory readiness, a crucial factor as fintechs navigate complex compliance landscapes.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Factors like distribution costs, local demand and market conditions play a crucial role in these variations.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Israeli prime minister returned to the Knesset on Dec. 31 to vote on a key budget bill, Haaretz reported.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Like Mayo, Vrabel would offer a bridge to the success of years past after serving as a key member of the franchise’s first dynasty.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Yet Friday’s performance wasn’t as spectacular as wins against LSU or Ole Miss, didn’t quite provide a surge of momentum entering a critical offseason or quell questions about Napier’s need to hire an offensive coordinator.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Employees who are classified as essential for critical operations in defense, energy, agriculture and other sectors would continue to work without pay.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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His middle-of-the-field presence is vital for Daniels.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Motorsports have played a vital part in KTM's branding and marketing, and how the company reinvents itself away from the track will significantly influence its trajectory moving forward.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivotal. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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