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- noun Alternative spelling of
crunch time .
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Examples
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In his impressive freshman season, John Wall became Kentucky's go-to scoring option in crunchtime, in addition to becoming known for highlight reel plays.
Top newcomer? John Wall runs away from a talented field 2010
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Mason stars in crunchtime with Jackets record shutout streak - USATODAY. com
Mason stars in crunchtime with Jackets record shutout streak 2009
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The short middle linebacker with the big heart came up with the crucial red-zone turnover in crunchtime that allowed the Colts to improve their perfect record to 10-0.
NFL Replay: Favre might win record 4th MVP before Manning 2009
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Mason stars in crunchtime with Jackets record shutout streak
Mason stars in crunchtime with Jackets record shutout streak 2009
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•Quarterback: Kellen Clemens must prove he can manage games, avoid mistakes and drive his team to wins in crunchtime the way Chad Pennington has over the years.
Mangenius? Third season will prove coach's worth in N.Y. 2008
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He is even better in crunchtime, with 15 career game-winning kicks, including nine in overtime.
USATODAY.com - Poise: Vinatieri gets his kicks in the clutch 2004
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But the Packers finished 6-10 last year because of their inability to stop opponents, especially in crunchtime.
Will offseason corrections have Packers reaching for the sky? 2009
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"It's getting toward a real crunchtime—power stations are going to start closing in 2016-17 and unless the market improves the supply security is going to get a bit shakier."
U.K. Minister Resigns To Fight Criminal Charge Nicholas Winning 2012
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Recall the Shakespearean tragicomedy when Ted and Caroline Kennedy talked Bill Richardson into abandoning Hillary at primary crunchtime.
Obama's Deal With the Debt Devil Daniel Henninger 2011
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The Giants could not compensate for his absence at crunchtime last winter.
This time, Giants lament 'bitter, bad, disgusting' lost chance 2009
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