crossroads

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However, this crossroads is also a chance for real and profound transformation of our society.

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  1. a point where a choice must be made
  2. a community of people smaller than a village
  3. a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

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  • Fare for the crossroads, and hoard your thoughts lest they be used to track us . —  The Flight of the Wren
  • There is an intersection of waterways in Martin County, commonly known as the crossroads, where the Indian River Lagoon, the mouth of the St. Lucie River and the St. Lucie Inlet meet. —  ENS
  • However, this crossroads is also a chance for real and profound transformation of our society. —  Rochester IMC
  • However, this crossroads is also a chance for the real and deep transformation of our society. —  Indymedia Scotland Features RSS Feed
  • Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. —  World and Global Politics Blog
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