point of no return
Example Sentences
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The point of no return is already in the rearview mirror, and the road ahead is flanked by pain.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
At the microscopic level, the bridge allows information to pass across what appears to us as an event horizon – a point of no return.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
Reaching net zero will be "a big challenge but there needs to be a big focus on it so the planet doesn't get past the point of no return", he added.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Senior officials say Mexico is at a point of no return after Oseguera’s death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
He would not, in fact, feel anything special as he reached the critical radius, and could pass the point of no return without noticing it.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
