game-changing
Americanadjective
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The former player and coach, known for his sweaters and aviator sunglasses, won championships as a game-changing tight end before leading one of the most memorable teams in NFL history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Having played 11-a-side football in the ninth tier of English football before his surgery, he became a game-changing new addition to the national transplant team when he joined up with the squad in January 2026.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
They’re part of a generation of passers whose athleticism is a game-changing asset—and a potential health risk when it leads them into more frequent, more brutal contact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Gen Z loves nothing more than a good selfie, and the iPhone Duo has some game-changing features on that front.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 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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