Sentences with phrase «to prove pivotal»

Though limited in frequency, these techniques are very powerful and their usage often proves pivotal in the outcome of a battle.

Our ability to move Stoke's centre backs around once again proved a pivotal factor.

The loss of the education community might prove pivotal because it is likely to cost him support among the state's teachers.

It was a striker's finish, and a goal that could prove pivotal in the title race.

A season of watching and learning from one of the world's best strikers could prove pivotal for Martial and Rashford's development.

The 1913 Armory Show in Manhattan proved a pivotal moment in the history of art, introducing an American audience to the work of such European modernists as Paul Cézanne, Marcel Duchamp, and Henri Matisse.

This evening's game could well prove pivotal in the race for Champions League qualification, and Liverpool are off to a flyer.

That save proved pivotal as Juventus doubled its lead moments later when Mario Mandzukic's cross was deflected to Dybala, who drove a first - time shot into the left of the goal.

The development team for the new BMW 2 Series Convertible has focused squarely on building on the strengths which proved pivotal to this success.

Sources say it was those five pages, and not the deal itself, that proved pivotal Friday as last - ditch talks in the European Commission collapsed, with the holdout Belgian region of Wallonia refusing to end its blockade of the long - sought deal.

The miss proved pivotal in Arsenal's season, as the draw helped them on their way to going the entire Premier League campaign unbeaten, and going down in history as the Invincibles.

Kante's injury could be one of the biggest blows of all, however, with the Frenchman proving pivotal to the Blues» success since joining from Leicester City last summer.

Cazorla has scored 26 goals in 129 appearances since his # 15m move to Arsenal and has proven a pivotal member of Wenger's attack over the course of the past two and a half seasons.

Arsenal 1 - 2 Barcelona 17/05/06, UEFA Champions League final The Gunners kept ten successive clean sheets — not conceding in a competition - record 995 minutes — en route to their first UEFA Champions League final, but goalkeeper Jens Lehmann's early dismissal in Paris proved pivotal, though Sol Campbell headed the Gunners in front.

A last - gasp winner against Croatia also proved pivotal and Iceland will be full of confidence as they look to record another memorable display in Russia.

The stop proved pivotal and secured all three points for Liverpool despite a barrage of late pressure from the Foxes.

The result could prove a pivotal point in the fight for fourth in the constructors» championship between Force India and Williams, with Perez having passed Felipe Massa on track during the grand prix.

That reverse, however, would prove to be our last defeat before we were crowned champions, and it was a seven - day period early in April which ultimately proved pivotal.

Andre Villas - Boas use of his substitutes bench, combined with working this area behind the full back proved pivotal after the interval.

That's in part because the nation's most important macro - demographic shift proved pivotal to victories in crowded Democratic primaries by two Latino state senators now in line to succeed non-Latino fellow Democrats at the Capitol.

Toying with the notion of opposites and convergence, the selfless acts of burly Banning set against a nation divided by ideology prove pivotal to the plot, especially in the Yuletide opening sequence that involves the presidential cohort in an horrific motor accident.

His current murder investigation proves pivotal to his chances of advancement; however his underhanded methods might just be catching up with him.

Helping Diverse Learners Master the Common Core How well educators manage to adjust the common core to the needs of each student could prove pivotal scholastically, but also politically, as the standards themselves face skepticism in the states.

And the conferences proved pivotal in averting the crisis — at least temporarily.

This major step toward implementation proved pivotal.

Unfortunately for Cardiff fans, Ramsey once again proved pivotal to the Gunners, as they secured their 10th win of the season and hold on to top spot in the Premier League with 31 points.

Hungry to learn more, Alex attended a 2003 course in Technical Analysis that would prove pivotal in solidifying his trading style.

Initial second - quarter GDP numbers are due on July 28 and may prove pivotal in the Fed's decisions for the balance of the year.

Alderweireld has made 20 appearances in all competitions for the Saints this season, scoring just the once and will be able to show Spurs fans of his qualities when the two meet at the end of April in a clash that may prove pivotal in the race for a Europa League spot.

In a game that could prove pivotal in both side's quests to finish inside the top four this season, you won't get many opportunities as good as this.

The former Chelsea keeper's experience and leadership skills could prove pivotal for the Gunners next season, and may finally return solidity to Wenger's back - line.

Griezmann is a player in demand following his goalscoring exploits in Spanish football and at Euro 2016, and the presence of Pogba at Old Trafford may prove pivotal in a move to the Premier League for the Atleti man.

Yeovil Town and Everton go in search of a first FA WSL 1 point of the season this weekend when they meet in a crunch game that could prove pivotal to both campaigns.

Match Preview: FC Barcelona v Leganés FC Barcelona Ernesto Valverde's team will aim to continue their recent good form against Leganés, and with second placed Atlético Madrid heading to the Santiago Bernabéu for the Madrid derby, results this weekend could prove pivotal in the title race.

They can be cheap and prove pivotal to the club's future.

And the 51 - year - old's experience and track record could prove pivotal in dragging County away from the drop zone.

Mourinho, who also confirmed he had politely declined an approach from war - torn Syria to coach their national team, predicted Sunday could prove pivotal in the race for the Premier League title.

So far, they are focusing on about 15 lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans, whose votes could prove pivotal.

With the Republican designation for governor now in hand, fundraising remains Rick Lazio's biggest hurdle, according to supporters and critics, with an important test looming that could prove pivotal to his chances of beating Democrat Andrew Cuomo in the fall.

Their insight may prove pivotal to understanding how biologically important molecules such as DNA and proteins form properly.

Schwartz now wants to do a Yellowstone - wide hair study to help pin down grizzly population trends — information that could prove pivotal in the hot debate over whether the animals are prospering enough to be removed from the U.S. endangered species list (Science, 23 April 1999, p. 568).

«The half - degree estimate was the offshoot of a series of papers over a decade by the scientists, research that proved pivotal in the evolving understanding of the ties [Kigali agreement], of course it feels great that people are using your work,» he says.

A meeting of Arctic nations held in Rovaniemi in September 1989 proved pivotal.

The watch will prove pivotal in the film, the second in the Newspaper Clippings Trilogy by writer - directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov.

«An Apprentice also has the opportunity to witness the inner workings of an organisation, enabling them to understand the culture and its unique working practices — knowledge that could prove pivotal in an interview situation.

Up against the state budget deadline, the Legislature today will consider a few last - minute items that could prove pivotal in the debate over school reform.

In the novel, the summer of 1965 proves pivotal for both 12 - year - old Peejay, who gets an eye - opening glimpse of the reality of racism, and his eccentric aunt Lucille, who breaks away from her abusive husband to achieve her Hollywood dreams.