Sentence examples for pivotal state from inspiring English sources

An African-American man wins a closely fought campaign in a pivotal state.

It disappeared when the at-bat reached three balls or two strikes, a particularly pivotal state.

The incident still rankles the Cuban community in Florida, a pivotal state in the presidential election.

Upon taking office, Raúl said he would continue to consult his brother on pivotal state issues.

U.S. political imperatives -- influential Armenians, mainly in the pivotal state of California -- strongly favor Armenia.

"I always knew Florida would be a pivotal state," he said, "but that it came down to this?

Analysts expect Louisiana and Alaska to be pivotal states in determining the balance of power in the Senate.

Missouri and South Carolina, two potentially pivotal states on Tuesday, are untested terrain for Mr. Kerry.

Civil rights organizations pushed a major voter registration drive for minority voters this year, especially in pivotal states like Florida.

Mr. McCain is now closing in on Mr. Bush in polls here and in large, pivotal states like Michigan and California.

The group is helping 700 companies and associations in pivotal states to persuade their employees to vote for candidates who favor business interests.