life-changing
Americanadjective
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She found herself having to make a life-changing decision about what her future family could be.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“The Compassionate Allowances initiative cuts through red tape and allows us to deliver support to individuals who experience life-changing diagnoses and need help fast.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
A spokesperson for the force said one of the pedestrians was taken to hospital, but their injuries were not considered to be life-changing or life-threatening.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“You’re not going to have a grand catharsis or a life-changing turn,” Ball says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Doreen had taken them for their birthday last summer, and it had been a life-changing experience.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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