Collocations for "pivotal"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "pivotal" in context.
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pivotal
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- was a pivotal [point, moment]
- a pivotal moment in [the game, his life]
- is a pivotal [figure, influence] in
- has taken on pivotal importance
- [came, happened] at a pivotal time
- [played, had] a pivotal role (in)
- made a pivotal contribution toward
- his [role] was pivotal in [gaining, securing, getting]
- is pivotal to [success, the deal]
- proved pivotal in the end
- turned out to be pivotal
- one of the most pivotal moments in
- [potentially, absolutely] pivotal
'pivotal' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):