20
game changer(expression, feature, state, change, moment)
9
crunch point(expression, point, difference, turning)
8
bottom line(expression, point, difference, turning)
8
crucial moment(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
key factor(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
break point(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
crucial factor(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
crucial point(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
determinative(noun, adjective, point, difference, turning)
7
determinative factor(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
governing factor(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
key aspect(expression, point, difference, turning)
7
knockout punch(expression, point, difference, turning)
6
crucial thing(expression, point, difference, turning)
6
deciding factor(expression, point, difference, turning)
6
decisive point(expression, point, difference, turning)
6
determinant(noun, point, difference, turning)
6
influencer(noun, person, influence, difference)
6
key player(expression, point, difference, turning)
6
key question(expression, point, difference, turning)
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