crunch time

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For years she’s been labeled by critics as a better motivator than a tactical strategist you count in crunch time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Tanking used to be the territory of general managers who assembled lackluster rosters, not of coaches who sat healthy players in the crunch time of games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

For the German companies standing ready to produce, store and move green hydrogen, it's now crunch time.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

"It is nice to play well at the crunch time; the play-offs and the Ryder Cup," Fitzpatrick said.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

I have a lot to get caught up on, and you know that these last few weeks before April 15th are crunch time for accountants every year.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick