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juncture

[juhngk-cher] / ˈdʒʌŋk tʃər /


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Yet this is clearly a delicate juncture in his career as he approaches his 29th birthday.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

While cost-push inflation over the past three years has severely burdened the Japanese public, stimulating demand at this juncture would only accelerate inflation, Noji says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

Xi told Putin that the Middle East was at a "critical juncture" and called for an "early end to the conflict", in particular to secure energy supplies.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

But the production crisis, which has rocked Hollywood and pummeled its workforce, has reached a critical juncture.

From Los Angeles Times May 17, 2026

He read the whole thing in ten sittings in his booth at Day’s and began pondering the whale’s nature at an early juncture.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

For the Niners, they’re approaching a couple of crucial junctures.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 13, 2025

Petchey was sat in her box alongside Raducanu's long-time ally Jane O'Donoghue, regularly offering praise and encouragement at crucial junctures.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2025

They plan for him to succeed or fail at certain junctures but don’t fully take into account what he’s wired to question along the way.

From Salon Jan. 21, 2025

That hope wavered and wobbled throughout a 28-20 win over Nebraska, as USC’s new quarterback looked equally dynamic and confounding at different junctures.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2024

But some, those occurring at critical junctures or branch points, may change the pattern of history.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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