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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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“We’re on the verge of something game-changing in Crypto and DeFi,” Steve Witkoff tweeted in early August 2024.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

But there’s a big difference between some nifty new AI inventory tracking and a real, bottom-line, game-changing shift.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

And, when necessary, they could count on a game-changing assist from the Oval Office.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Sir Keir said there would be "game-changing investment" to strengthen the Armed Forces on land, at sea and in the air.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

This is the game-changing clue, and it was right under my nose.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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