as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
with the company facing a financial Dunkirk, it was hoped that the new CEO could turn things around—and fast
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Noun
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The flip side of such consolidated investment in one tech sector is a giant economic vulnerability that could lead to a financial crisis.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025 -
During the inflation crisis of 2022, the stock decreased by 82.8% from its peak of $444.70 in November 2021 to $76.46 a year later, while the index experienced a 25.4% decline during the same period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many were frustrated they were not alerted via text message or email about the situation.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seventeen ended up deplaning, clearly overwhelmed by the situation.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Dunkirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dunkirk. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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