critical moment
Example Sentences
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The strikes also came at a critical moment with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving mediator Pakistan on a knife-edge.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This is a critical moment in an outbreak where there is uncertainty about how far it has spread, but there are already almost 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The debate takes place at a critical moment in the gubernatorial race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Video footage of a captured U.S. airman in enemy hands would have handed Tehran a major propaganda tool and a source of leverage at a critical moment in the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
“Petey Thunkle did not use his time wisely. Not a grave sin in itself. But, there was a single critical moment that changed everything. Would you care to hear about it?”
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
