critical juncture
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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
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
But the production crisis, which has rocked Hollywood and pummeled its workforce, has reached a critical juncture.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The software industry has reached a critical juncture as artificial intelligence threatens to upend how companies generate revenue, some analysts believe.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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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