crossroad
/ˈkrɔs ˌroʊd/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a junction where one street or road crosses another
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Usage(s):
- The Middle East is at a crossroads.
- Today Le Petit Vaticantwo gray concrete buildings with corrugated roofs sits at a rural crossroad in the French village of Clmery.
- Motorists and bus passengers were marooned in stores, juke joints, crossroads hamlets all over the storm area.
Quotes
- "Roy has been a wonderful representative of this organization since coming to Dallas," Jones said. "Unfortunately we have reached a crossroad with his time here in Dallas and the difficult decision was made to allow him to explore other...on Mar 4, 2009 By: Jerry Jones Source: International Herald Tribune
- "I hit that crossroad a while ago," Wright Penn said. "For (me), the 'I know what I don't want' was flashing neon lights."on Aug 17, 2009 By: Robin Wright Penn Source: msnbc.com
- "When you have a successful presidential speech of any sort, it's because that president is able to put their finger on the moment we're in. This is the crossroad that we are at, and then to project confidence that if we take the right measures that...on Jan 16, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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