One reason for the tension is because a pivotal decision must be made about Irabu.

Hannibal was able to make pivotal decisions during this battle because he understood his opponent.

This was a big deal; a pivotal decision in the case.

And there were pivotal decisions on the question of how much control the Chancellor should have over the system's 32 local school districts.

One of the pivotal decisions was whether to attempt to imitate the Beatles.

When you have to make a pivotal decision," she went on, "that's when the organization looks to see what kind of a leader they got.

The failure also threatens to upset pivotal decisions in coming months, including those concerning the 2004 European budget.

This is the most pivotal decision: whether to name Foley the backup or third quarterback.

Maybe even to the owner who will have the final word on these pivotal decisions.

The new Government leaders were making their own pivotal decision, one that brought the old regime to a bloody end.