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October 9, 2023

Word of the Day: Juncture

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Word of the Day
: October 9, 2023

\JUNK-cher\ noun

What It Means

Juncture refers to an important point in a process or activity, or to a junction, that is, a place where things join.

// "At this juncture in the editing process," said Philip, "it is important that all facts have been double-checked and sources verified."

// At the juncture of the two rivers sits a large beaver's dam.

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