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game-changing

American  
[gaym-chaynj-ing] / ˈgeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing a dramatic change to a situation; transformative.


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“Being able to make those game-changing plays to win the game for us, those are things that appeal to me and I’m sure to appeal to all of us as D-linemen,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The acquisition is a “big, bold, and game-changing move” that includes prime intellectual properties, including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Both were known for their sleek design, their game-changing user interfaces, and a compulsive push for constant upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He looks to add to his 12 goals, while aided by game-changing widemen Luis Diaz and Michael Olise.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Some of these were easy to break, but soon it became clear that the Nazis had made a game-changing decision.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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