After the defeat in Vegas, Coach Todd McLellan acknowledged that his team was “not ready to play” in what he characterized as a “team loss” that was unacceptable at this critical juncture of the campaign.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/07/kings-seek-comforts-of-home-against-avalanche/

As the general elections draw closer, Bangladesh faces a critical juncture where the balance between democracy and extremism will determine the country’s future.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/politics/jamaat-e-islami-holds-political-rally-in-dhaka/

At this critical juncture in St John’s history, the Community of the Resurrection, an Anglo-Catholic order of missionary priests and lay brothers, came into the picture.

Source: https://mg.co.za/article/2023-08-02-a-leap-of-faith-2/

At this critical juncture when Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a prolonged war that the North Korean supreme leader considered to swiftly implement the declaration he made at the end of 2019.

Source: http://southasiajournal.net/is-it-ideology-or-expediency-that-provides-the-glue-for-the-emerging-russia-china-north-korean-axis-against-the-backdrop-of-the-ukrainian-war/

Brazil’s initiative to lead our region at this critical juncture is indeed commendable,” he said.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/venezuelas-aggression-not-only-threatens-guyanas-sovereignty-but-also-stability-of-region-pm-phillips-tells-defence-meeting-in-brazil/

His decision came at a critical juncture of the season’s home stretch — but followed a series of troubling incidents.

Source: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/albertsamaha/ja-morant-suspension

If we see a much different outcome -- as I say, the Bank of Canada is kind of at a critical juncture -- if the report comes in a lot hotter than we're expecting, then we would likely be starting to consider whether we would see the bank hike again.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4634967-canadas-job-market-still-resilient-but-showing-signs-of-cooling?source=feed_all_articles

"It's true that recent events show that the military is at a critical juncture.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20231119-a-real-blow-for-the-junta-myanmar-s-ethnic-groups-launch-unprecedented-armed-resistance

Mankind is at a critical juncture.

Source: https://easyreadernews.com/my-oppenheimer-moment-the-teacher-the-hypnotist-and-the-destroyer-of-worlds/

Somalia is at a critical juncture where the security and political gains made in the past decade need to take root for the country to stabilise.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/european-union-and-somalia-hold-3rd-political-dialogue-to-strengthen-partnership-and-promote-sustainable-peace-and-security/

The army’s advisories demonstrate that the trend of weakening deterrence has reached a critical juncture.

Source: https://themedialine.org/mideast-mindset/the-only-way-to-prevent-war-with-hizbullah/

“This appointment comes at a critical juncture for the Australian Public Service as the government implements an ambitious APS Reform agenda, led by the Minister for the Public Service.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/secretary-for-public-service-reform-is-the-apss-next-commissioner/658931

To be Pontius Pilates at this critical juncture in Meghalaya’s destiny is as much a cop-out now as it ever was.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/02/25/crime-and-punishment-4/