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juncture

[juhngk-cher] / ˈdʒʌŋk tʃər /


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One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Fidelity Investments ran the numbers for what would have happened to someone who invested $5,000 in U.S. stocks annually between 1980 and 2023 at the best and the worst possible juncture each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Treasury market is at a critical juncture and deepening losses at this point could pull money away from stocks as prices fall and yields rise.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The financial implications of the strike are difficult to calculate at this juncture, but the district doesn’t necessarily lose money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

At this juncture the God of Love himself stepped forward.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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