the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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Money is tight as the moon and Pluto align, but anxieties may be fueling the crunch.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Jankovec said in a letter obtained by the Associated Press that the crunch could impact the summer travel season and ″significantly harm the European economy.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
After this weekend comes the crunch head-to-head clash at the Etihad, where Arsenal have not won since a 2-0 victory in 2015.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
With the crunch of coleslaw and the heartiness of a kale salad, this side dish has something for everyone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Jankovec said in a letter obtained by the Associated Press that the crunch could impact the summer travel season and ″significantly harm the European economy.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
After this weekend comes the crunch head-to-head clash at the Etihad, where Arsenal have not won since a 2-0 victory in 2015.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
With the crunch of coleslaw and the heartiness of a kale salad, this side dish has something for everyone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crunch
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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