the crunch

noun

: a very difficult point or situation

The crunch came when the computer stopped working.

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That could be atop a salad that also has eggs and edamame, or in a creamy lentil soup that could benefit from the crunch and the extra protein. 4. —

Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024 Fall is here, bringing with it the sense memories of walking home from a new grade of school, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the smell of distant bonfires, and staying inside to watch Nora Ephron movies. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024 The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad. —

Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 People underwriting insurance policies or bank loans cannot inventory paperwork for the crunch times. —

Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the crunch