turning point
noun
a point at which a decisive change takes place; critical point; crisis.
turning points
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pluralof turning point.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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During a career that was chock-full of momentous events, The Beatles enjoyed plenty of turning points that contributed to their unparalleled achievements.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
A team of researchers in South Korea has uncovered evidence that could shed new light on how Earth's atmosphere first became rich in oxygen, one of the most important turning points in the planet's history.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
There’s a similar situation with mutual funds, which can be contrarian indicators and tend to lag market turning points, and they have been overweight Russell 2000 versus the S&P 500 since February.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
“DYNF does not depend on predicting or ‘timing’ discrete market turning points but instead tilts toward factors exhibiting tailwinds over a three-to-six-month horizon,” the firm wrote in an email in January.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Every war has turning points, and every person too.
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
