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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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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

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

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

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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