juncture
Example Sentences
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As the conflict heads into its fourth month, the oil market is at a juncture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
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
“The Diplomat” “I’m not sure if ‘Pluribus’ actually stands much of a chance at upsetting a ‘The Pitt’ repeat, but what interests me most at this juncture is what will fit in the other spots.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Xi told Putin that the Middle East was at a "critical juncture" and called for an "early end to the conflict", in particular to secure energy supplies.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
However, humans appeared on the stage at just this critical juncture and pushed the brittle ecosystem into the abyss.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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