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crossroads

noun B1
  1. A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads. · Near-synonym: intersection
  2. A centrally located position. (figuratively)
  3. A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal. (figuratively)

Plural crossroads

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They have their regular roads and crossroads, up hills and down hills, all laid out from fifty to seventy or a hundred feet above ground, and by these they can travel even at night if necessary.
The Jungle Book, p. 38 · B2
Their first major destination was Memphis, Tennessee, a bustling river city that served as a cultural crossroads.
From the Delta to Memphis, p. 1 · C1
Nestled at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, Singapore boasts a dynamic linguistic landscape that reflects its multicultural heritage.
The Linguistic Melting Pot: Understanding Singlish, p. 1 · C1

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