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
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir was headed to Iran to push forward the effort to head off the fighting, a sign that talks were at a critical juncture.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
He said the text, which has gone through several amendments and is supported by the United States, "comes at a critical juncture."
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Smith would play mostly a bit part outside of those eight points at the game’s most critical juncture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
Incredibly, at this critical juncture in financial history, after which so much changed so quickly, the only constraint in the subprime mortgage market was a shortage of people willing to bet against it.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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