point of no return

Example Sentences

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“However, there is a point of no return where the spike in oil starts to work in reverse resulting in a negative impact on equities,” writes J.P.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Mexican officials say that the Sheinbaum administration is now at a point of no return as it deals with the aftermath of the kingpin’s death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

This hire is either a masterstroke that fuels the Trojans’ return to glory — or the point of no return for a head coach desperate to prove he’s not just a one-dimensional offensive savant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Only five days into this series, England are at a point of no return.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

We were long past the point of no return.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon