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as in intersection
usually crossroads plural
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
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as in crisis
usually crossroads plural
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
we've come to a crossroads, and we have to make a decision
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Recent Examples of crossroad
American policy is at a crossroads, but that won’t necessarily translate to a turning point in peace negotiations, analysts say.
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Lauren Kent, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Two of Russia’s neighbors find themselves at a crossroads, with Moscow hoping to steer them toward its orbit rather than greater engagement with Europe.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Conclusion As the evidence supporting the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids grows, the pharmaceutical industry stands at a crossroads.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
The corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sector is at a crossroads.
—Anu Gupta, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Kent, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Two of Russia’s neighbors find themselves at a crossroads, with Moscow hoping to steer them toward its orbit rather than greater engagement with Europe.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Conclusion As the evidence supporting the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids grows, the pharmaceutical industry stands at a crossroads.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
The corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sector is at a crossroads.
—Anu Gupta, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crossroad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad
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At least two-thirds of crash victims were pedestrians, bicyclists, or occupants of cars turning left at intersections without traffic signals.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Founded in 2011 by Lisa Lawson, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of high-quality coffee production and environmental responsibility.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Information about suicide warning signs and resources for people in crisis can be found at the end of this story.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Over the course of the four-hour training, people learn how to identify the signs, ask the right questions, be the most active listener and direct those in crisis to the proper resources to help keep them safe.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, the Roos got their winner in the 90th minute off another corner.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island, rather than its left corner.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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However, the brain regions involved in social bonding—like the temporoparietal junction and cingulate cortex—are still active, which speaks to the importance of friendships in terms of social well-being.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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There was plenty of grunt to make emerging from junctions or joining highways safe, too.James Morris, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroad. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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