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In the crossroad vs At the crossroad

Both "in the crossroad" and "at the crossroad" are commonly used phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "At the crossroad" is the correct phrase to use when referring to a specific location or point, while "in the crossroad" is not commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 614 views

In the crossroad

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The correct preposition to use with "crossroad" is "at," not "in."
  • In the crossroad, they tell us:
  • The big optical store right in the crossroads.
  • I sent out 50 e-mails, and I finally got a hit from the coolest gallery in the Crossroads.
  • They have a house in the southern crossroads.
  • What car were they in at the crossroads?
  • Mr President, we have reached yet another crossroads in the peace process.
  • At a crossroads in the desert about 40 miles from here.
  • We're here to mark a crossroads in the lives of two people.
  • We are at a crossroads in the definition of what the future reform of the common agricultural policy must be.
  • Madam President, we are at a crossroads in the fight against trafficking in human beings.
  • The current security, political and economic situation in this nation at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia will be debated on Tuesday afternoon with a declaration from the EU's High Representative.
  • This marks a crossroads in the European railway system technological development policy with a view to establishing a single European network.
  • We are at a crossroads in the definition of what the future reform of the common agricultural policy must be.
  • Otherwise, I fear that we will be paying for this in years to come in the form of distrust of the European integration process and, as we stand at the crossroads in Europe today, I do not think that we can afford this.
  • The recent news of violence between Members of the Ukrainian Parliament has been of concern to the whole of Europe, and clearly reflected the divisions in Ukrainian society, the crossroads at which the country finds itself today and the inescapable role of Russia in the region.
  • You could, in a car from the crossroads.
  • Of course he happened to be checked in here at the crossroads of the world?
  • You wouldn't have happened to have swung by a crossroads in the past week or so?
  • Hello - king of the crossroads.
  • Romania now stands at the crossroads.

Alternatives:

  • at the crossroad
  • on the crossroad
  • near the crossroad
  • by the crossroad
  • around the crossroad

At the crossroad

This is the correct phrase to use when referring to a specific location or point.

Use "at the crossroad" when indicating a specific location or point where two or more roads intersect.
  • At the crossroad with SP35, turn right, direction Lugo.
  • At the crossroad with Ponte della Ghisolfa and viale Monte Ceneri, turn left, go straight and take the crossover after the third traffic light.
  • At the crossroad before the church we turn left.
  • At the crossroad, take the road for to Giulino Di Mezzegra.
  • At the crossroad of Mediterranean sea, Alpilles mountains and Camargue, Istres offers a fine standard of living.
  • The tract finishes at the crossroad of the Calla pass.
  • At the crossroad leave again the state road, turning on the left and going up towards the fractions of Cernadoi and L'Andria.
  • At the crossroad keep right, go towards SS434 and then enter SS434
  • Travelling to Caifiordi At the crossroad of the Contessa highway, connecting Umbria with the inland parts of Pesaro, we turn on the SS 219 Pian D'Assino in direction Umbertide.
  • At the crossroad (in front of that there is "L'Abbuffata" Restaurant), turn immediately to the right (Via Gaetano Schembri); then at the first roundabout go towards Donnalucata going through Via Amm.
  • At the crossroad of two major highways (A1 and A22) it is an ideal starting point to reach and discover the artistic and natural beauty of the region.
  • At the crossroad in the vicinity of Castelrotto, turn right and proceed toward Fiè allo Sciliar
  • At the crossroad go to the left along Strada de Costa (on the right side there is the steep Strada de Somcosta).
  • At the crossroad there is a left turn, then the route goes through the village towards Spoleto (be careful of the traffic along this stretch) and enters the town of the Festival dei due Mondi through porta Garibaldi.
  • At the crossroad keep right, then go towards Boara/Rovigo and enter Via Roma/SS16 (state road)
  • At the crossroad Gallicano - Colonna turn towards Colonna and after 2 km turn to the left on via Prati di Mainello, where at the end there is the production's seat.
  • From the exit Imola of the motorway A14, drive straighton Via Provinciale Selice (SS610) direction Conselice. After the roundabout that cross SP253, drive always straght till Conselice. At the crossroad with SP35, turn right, direction Lugo.
  • From the town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa follow the indications to Marcialla and in Marcialla go ahead to Fiano. At the crossroad in Fiano turn left towards Certaldo. 1 Km after Fiano you will find Casachianti on your right hand side.
  • After San Prospero village, turn left at the crossroad and go ahead for 3 km.
  • Reach the paved road, turn right and then left at the crossroad, go straight on Strèda del Ciuch.

Alternatives:

  • on the crossroad
  • near the crossroad
  • by the crossroad
  • around the crossroad
  • by the intersection

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