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Crisis
A countable noun with the irregular plural 'crises', pronounced CRY-seez. You 'defuse', 'avert' or 'escalate' a crisis.
Examples in context
The crisis brought both powers to the brink.
The crisis brought both powers to the brink.
Ministers met to defuse the diplomatic crisis.
Ministers met to defuse the diplomatic crisis.
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