day of reckoning
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The memory chip shortage day of reckoning is upon us.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
They are in this Test and now face a day of reckoning with the bat.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
“Yesterday was a very stark statement that evil may linger, but there will always be a day of reckoning where good will triumph over evil.”
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2025
To be fair, Woods’ day of reckoning might not be far off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
It is pointless to make big plans because you never know when someone is going to wake you up in the middle of the night and say, “The day of reckoning has arrived.”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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