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Meanings of pivotal in English

Being of crucial importance.

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Examples for "polar"
Examples for "polar"
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These time comparisons suggested recent Hg increase in East Greenland polar bears.
Pubmed
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A polar vortex across the midwest and northeast didn't exactly help business.
Reuters
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A road sign warns of polar bear danger on the entire island.
Reuters
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The polar influence reaches only a short distance into our continent, however.
A Time of Changes
5
Human refuges now confined entirely to highland areas and the polar regions.
The Guardian
Usage of pivotal in English
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However, recent reports have suggested pivotal roles of B cells in CHS.
Pubmed
2
Results from the pivotal WTX101 trial here are expected later next year.
Reuters
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By chance, he was writing at a pivotal moment in English history.
The Guardian
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Pakistan is a pivotal ally in the U.S.-led campaign against global terrorism.
Reuters
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It's the last week of hydro and of First Phase-anotherpivotal week.
The warrior elite: the forging of seal class 228
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With 29 electoral votes, Florida is another pivotal state in the election.
Independent.ie
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This year has proven to be pivotal for the U.S. newspaper business.
Reuters
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He should know and then forget them both.It was a pivotal moment.
Ilse Witch
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For that pivotal post we need the best person for the job.
Reuters
10
Space shuttles have played a pivotal role in the US space programme.
The Irish Times
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Obama's speech on Wednesday will be a pivotal moment in his presidency.
The Guardian
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Symbolic of their balance, five different players scored in that pivotal run.
Reuters
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Cohen believes that indecision on Don't Ask, Don't Tell might be pivotal.
Reuters
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Rhineland-Palatinate, a wine-growing region, is shaping up as the pivotal swing state.
Reuters
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Photo: Commons Beethoven's nine symphonies are iconic and pivotal to Western culture.
Radio NZ
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Cases and controls were ART treated participants of two pivotal HIV-1 trials.
Pubmed
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Ireland
Common
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Common
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