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crossroads
What does crossroads mean?
crossroads (noun): a point where a choice must be made.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce crossroads?
/ˈkɹɔsˌɹoʊdz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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possession of controlling influence
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a point where a choice must be made
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