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crossroad

[kraws-rohd, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌroʊd, ˈkrɒs- /
NOUN
an intersecting road
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Stephan's Quintet represents "a galactic crossroad where past collisions between galaxies have left behind a complex field of debris," which has now been reawakened by the passage of the galaxy, NGC 7318b.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

We’ll be tasked to look at crossroad puzzles in unexpected ways, to piece together visual obstacles, construct actual puzzles and partake in one task that feels like a mini science experiment.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

Paula Leahy said Mr Tollon "keeps everything flowing very smoothly, and I am genuinely really concerned because it's a crossroad junction, it's inevitable that an accident will happen".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024

“Today we’ve reached a crossroad in our relationship with the ACC,” Florida State Board of Trustees chairman Peter Collins said during a trustees meeting to approve the legal action.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

He knew each fence post, each crossroad, each voice and smell and shadow.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry