parting of the ways
noun phrase
1
: a point of separation or divergence
2
: a place or time at which a choice must be made
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“Parting of the ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parting%20of%20the%20ways. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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