juncture
Example Sentences
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One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.
From Slate • 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
At this juncture, it will be difficult to find current shareholders willing to make their shares available at a price significantly below the price at which shares will be offered to the public.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
It’s a strange juncture for Altman, a man who just a few months ago seemingly orchestrated making OpenAI, through many interconnected tech-industry deals, too big to fail.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
At this uncomfortable juncture, I perceived with no little confusion that Bono watched us, grinning a wide, jackanapes smile; which cajolery threw me into more distress.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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