How to Use crunch time in a Sentence

crunch time

noun

• The team had trained well, but at crunch time they just couldn't perform.
• The Bucks had just six turnovers in the first half, but couldn’t hang on to the ball in crunch time.
  — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023
• For the second game in a row, the outcome came down the crunch time.
  — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Mar. 2022
• And the guy who has the ball in his hands at crunch time is Doncic.
  — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2020
• Both show poise in crunch time, but Jackson and the Ravens have the wins too.
  — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 20 Nov. 2021
• James outscored the Nuggets by himself, 9-6, in crunch time.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, 8 Mar. 2018
• Vaughn also wasn't afraid to take the reins at crunch time.
  — Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2017
• He was sacked just three times in 49 pass plays, and was clutch in crunch time.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2023
• Not that the games weren’t big before, but now It’s crunch time.
  — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 29 Sep. 2017
• When crunch time strikes, the RedHawks know to get the ball to Marty Jepsen.
  — Logan Malloy, Daily Southtown, 21 Apr. 2018
• That’s not easy during the fog of war that is an NFL game in crunch time.
  — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2021
• In crunch time, the Cougars needed Walker to make a play.
  — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Oct. 2022
• In the state Capitol, it’s crunch time for bills and budgets.
  — John Myers, latimes.com, 30 May 2018
• This time, the Pacers sought to play through McConnell, all 6-foot-1 of him, in crunch time.
  — J. Michael, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2021
• Now, the Ravens offense is a mess and the defense can’t get off the field in crunch time in the fourth quarter.
  — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 22 Nov. 2020
• But LaVine deserves the benefit of the doubt in crunch time.
  — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2022
• But while the free throws sealed the deal in crunch time, the 3s were what helped Love -- and the Cleveland offense -- find a new rhythm.
  — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2022
• But Texas had one final surge saved up for crunch time.
  — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, 6 Dec. 2020
• Three of those came in crunch time to help Ryle pull away to victory.
  — Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2023
• Months ago, that wouldn’t have been Windler out there during crunch time.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 29 Mar. 2022
• In crunch time, Williams handed the ball to his ace pitcher, Zach Wahlers, to protect the lead and take the team home.
  — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 26 May 2021
• For the fifth time in as many games, the Orlando Magic had a chance at a win in crunch time.
  — Christian Simmons, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Jan. 2022
• With Leonard watching from the bench in street clothes, Harden was at his best in crunch time.
  — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2018
• Darius Garland and Lamar Stevens each split a pair in crunch time.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2021
• He was injured, suspended and on the bench in crunch time.
  — Mark Long, orlandosentinel.com, 31 Aug. 2020
• Vogel later benched him again in crunch time in a win over New York.
  — Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022
• On Friday night, the Cavs led the Nets in the fourth quarter before crumbling in crunch time.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 10 Apr. 2022
• Brown has to catch the ball, especially in crunch time.
  — Dallas News, 18 Dec. 2022
• Brunson’s turnover was only one mistake the Knicks made in crunch time.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
• Tax season is entering crunch time as the deadline to file is just over three weeks away.
  — James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024