Word |
Crunch |
Meaning |
a crucial point or situation |
Example 1 |
The noon deadline put the magazine writers in a crunch to find the day’s most interesting stories. |
Example 2 |
During the credit crunch, lenders refused to issue loans to borrowers who were previously able to secure a mortgage. |
Example 3 |
With the real estate market in crunch mode, the realtor knew that making sales during this time was crucial. |
Example 4 |
A touchdown during 4th quarter crunch time allowed the underdog team to take the lead and win the game. |
Example 5 |
Many companies are experiencing a cash crunch and are being forced to liquidate assets. |
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