as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
with the company facing a financial Dunkirk, it was hoped that the new CEO could turn things around—and fast
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Both sides of the political spectrum are using the term constitutional crisis.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025 -
Since returning to office, Trump has moved with speed and severity to eliminate legal immigration pathways, particularly humanitarian protections for those who fled crises abroad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Additionally, insurance will help offset his actual cash salary in ’25-26 ($6 million), so the situation is not much skin off the Blues’ back.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Dunkirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dunkirk. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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