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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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Including big names across the pitch therefore made sense, with their individual quality helping England produce game-changing moments.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Even if the number of global influencers who subscribe is several times that number, it isn’t a game-changing figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Lilly is the undisputed leader of the game-changing market for weight-loss drugs.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

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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