game-changing
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Asked if the government's intervention was too little, too late, Mahmood told the BBC she believed the latest measures represented a "game-changing national crackdown".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Inouye-Perez said she doesn’t like talking about Woolery and Grant much because she gets emotional, but she noted they bring calm to the Bruins’ lineup and help every player contribute to game-changing rallies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
“When you’re Nolan Ryan, and you’re not busy pitching yourself into dramatic ninth innings, across game-changing divides, past generational records, sometimes a moment arrives just because you’re scheduled to play that day,” Mr. Brown writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
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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