crossroad

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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

The shock result leaves his distinguished career at a crossroad - or maybe hurtling into the stop sign.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 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

“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

At the time of the crossroad contretemps, Eugene Hammond of the newly organized Overland Automobile Company of Terre Haute was the motorneer at the wheel of the car.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck