crossroad
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Stephan's Quintet represents "a galactic crossroad where past collisions between galaxies have left behind a complex field of debris," which has now been reawakened by the passage of the galaxy, NGC 7318b.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024
The shock result leaves his distinguished career at a crossroad - or maybe hurtling into the stop sign.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2024
“Today we’ve reached a crossroad in our relationship with the ACC,” Florida State Board of Trustees chairman Peter Collins said during a trustees meeting to approve the legal action.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
After World War II, Cook purchased and moved a single-story mess hall with a walk-in cooler from a mothballed airfield near John Wayne Airport to this crossroad, the gateway to Trabuco Canyon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
He knew each fence post, each crossroad, each voice and smell and shadow.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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Celebrity lives at a strange crossroads, one that has always been familiar with surveillance.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
In another small group, the hospital executive was talking about a different kind of crossroads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
They talked with the Los Angeles Times about their plans at the crossroads reached by American theater in light of Eustis’ imminent exit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The founder of French ridesharing firm Ecov, Thomas Matagne, summed up the crossroads decision-makers are facing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
At the crossroads, Francey lifted his pack higher, and Maggie turned to walk backward.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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