pivotal
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- s being of crucial importance
a pivotal event
Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger
- The midfielder was pivotal in the team's victory over the home team and he deserved the man of the match award.
- The developing world will be increasingly pivotal in crafting solutions to the growing problem of climate change.
- Hughes, who never took the upswing for granted, was pivotal in getting the company out of the financial troubles.