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crossroad

[kraws-rohd, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌroʊd, ˈkrɒs- /
NOUN
an intersecting road
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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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

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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