turning point
noun
a time when an important change takes place in a situation, especially one that makes it better
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Turning points and important stages
climax
noun
the most exciting or important moment in a story, event, or situation, usually near the end
crossroads
noun
a point during the development of something when you have to make an important decision about what to do next
breaking point
noun
a situation in which there are so many problems or so many things to do that a person or organization can no longer deal with them
the moment of truth
the time when you will find out if something has succeeded or happened
the point of no return
the moment at which it becomes impossible to change or stop something
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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dray
a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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