(1) Before retiring in 1990, he was at the forefront of some of file most pivotal moments in American history.

(2) Highlighted information helps to emphasise important issues or pivotal points in a developing argument.

(3) She had a pivotal scene the next day and he wanted her well rested.

(4) Bennett is a potentially pivotal figure in the offense.

(5) The media play a pivotal role in shaping American perceptions of events in Korea.

(6) We golfers, on the other hand, enjoy a year-round sport in which the knees play a crucial, if not pivotal , role.

(7) The Rutherford Lab lecture turned out to be a pivotal event in theoretical physics.

(8) We want it to play that pivotal role.

(9) Researchers claim the findings could be pivotal in developing anti-bullying strategies in Scottish schools.

(10) The heroic performance of Ben and his twin brother Jerry was absolutely pivotal to that success.

(11) Which is why today's trip to Aberdeen could prove pivotal come the end of the season.

(12) The even more pivotal figure Tony Blair will have to wrestle with is himself.

(13) The work of Russell Bishop on the role of the teacher is absolutely pivotal .

(14) One of his offseason moves will play a pivotal role in determining his early success.

(15) He's not cited a single instance in which the Patriot Act has proved pivotal in averting terrorism.

(16) In this situation the role of the Communist Party has become pivotal .

(17) Nobody does so much, so often in so pivotal a position.

(18) The point behind today's post is that customer service is pivotal to the success of any business.

(19) Both men were pivotal figures in the golden age of the Hollywood studio system.

(20) The home-field advantage has proved pivotal in at least one direct match-up.