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crossroads

NOUN
intersection
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Senior figures at Newcastle have repeatedly stressed the club are thinking big in the long term, but it feels like the project has reached a crossroads.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Sitting at a crossroads between fashion and performance, Nike has to hit the right notes in terms of what’s chic at the moment, but also offer truly innovative items for athletes.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

That’s the big news of the day, and it’s also a crossroads in your evening.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

Tech workers are navigating a crossroads in their careers and a brutal job market.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

My troupe was not some poor batch of mummers, japing at crossroads for pennies, singing for our suppers.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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