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.
• Vaughn also wasn't afraid to take the reins at crunch time.
  — Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2017
• Not that the games weren’t big before, but now It’s crunch time.
  — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 29 Sep. 2017
• Halloween is just a week away, which means it’s crunch time for figuring out a costume.
  — John Patrick Pullen, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2017
• But the turn of events in crunch time still did not solve lingering questions under center.
  — Edgar Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, 24 Sep. 2017
• Ohio State knocked out Wisconsin while failing to score any style points in crunch time.
  — Ken Bradley, ajc, 3 Dec. 2017
• Look for the Red Devils to alter their shape slightly in crunch time in the playoffs.
  — Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2017
• Dolphins head coach Doug Manger was proud of the way he team hung in there and was able to come through in a big way at crunch time.
  — Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2017
• But trusting a first-year player to defend in crunch time can be a different animal.
  — Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2017
• But the team is void of playmakers in crunch time, especially against top contending teams.
  — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 12 Dec. 2017
• Those victories weren't masterpieces, but Portland didn't wilt in crunch time.
  — Mike Richman, OregonLive.com, 2 Nov. 2017
• His scoring helps in crunch time and his ability as a secondary creator next to Giannis has helped weaponize everyone else.
  — Andrew Sharp, SI.com, 20 Dec. 2017
• If the Ravens are going anywhere this year, Flacco needs to morph back into a guy who hits big plays downfield and makes better decisions in crunch time.
  — Jeff Zrebiec, baltimoresun.com, 9 Sep. 2017
• 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
• He was sacked just three times in 49 pass plays, and was clutch in crunch time.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2023
• 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
• But while some players shy away from the moment in crunch time, players like Doncic and Irving embrace it.
  — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
• The Mavericks were able to win a playoff game in crunch time without either superstar scoring in the final three minutes.
  — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2024

Last Updated: 28 Sep 2024