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How to pronounce pivotal in British English
“pivotal” pronunciation by British speakers
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“pivotal” in real sentences — British speakers
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Colleges are pivotal to that.
The Scottish Parliament
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us in another pivotal moment.
The Scottish Parliament
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speaker local council public health teams will continue to be pivotal pivotal in controlling the virus
UK Parliament
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