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Turning point   /tˈərnɪŋ pɔɪnt/   Listen
Turning point

noun
1.
An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend.  Synonyms: landmark, watershed.
2.
The intersection of two streets.  Synonyms: corner, street corner.






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"Turning point" Quotes from Famous Books



... felt that here might be the turning point, and stood or sat around, not daring to change their postures, or utter the slightest word. Suddenly, James, who stood nearest, leaning against the wall, with his eyes fixed on the face of the sleeper, was aware of a hand on his shoulder, and looking round, saw in the now full light Bedford's ...
— The Caged Lion • Charlotte M. Yonge

... miles above this spot, on the south bank of the river, is the large town of Wat Medene, which is the principal trading-place upon the river. Abou Harraz was a miserable spot, and was only important as the turning point upon the road to Katariff from Khartoum. The entire country upon both sides of the river is one vast unbroken level of rich soil, wlich on the north and east sides is bounded by the Atbara. The entire surface ...
— The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia • Samuel W. Baker

... It was the turning point in Warner's career, for the busts he produced were of a craftsmanship so delicate and beautiful that they at once established his position among his fellow-sculptors, though years elapsed before he received any wide public recognition. The truth is that he was too great and sincere an artist ...
— American Men of Mind • Burton E. Stevenson

... any further delay only a dangerous, thankless, and opulent isolation. The Lusitania is the turning point in our history. The time to ...
— The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II • Burton J. Hendrick

... was the turning point in the race was now almost gained. Sam still led, but Flapp was right at one shoulder, with Pigley at the other. Franell, at a look ...
— The Rover Boys in Camp - or, The Rivals of Pine Island • Edward Stratemeyer


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