point of no return
Example Sentences
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"Sloppy India reach point of no return," said the Hindustan Times.
From Barron's
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
Because their event horizons are relatively small, material falling inward becomes extremely hot and bright before crossing the point of no return.
From Science Daily
England are at the point of no return in yet another Ashes series in Australia – the visitors have lost the previous three series in this country 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0 respectively.
From BBC
England have already reached a point of no return in this Ashes series.
From BBC
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