A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Crunch time
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The interval of time immediately before a project is due, when it becomes apparent that [the schedule] has slipped and everyone is going to have to work like dogs to try to complete the project in time. [Crunch time] usually occurs during the period between the next-to-last scheduled milestone (prior to which everyone was able to delude themselves tht the schedule had NOT slipped) and the final deadline for delivery. During [crunch time], workers are in [crunch mode]. Prevalent in the software industry, but used elsewhere as well.
Crunch time meaning & definition 1 of Crunch time.
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a point at which something difficult must be done:
Crunch time meaning & definition 2 of Crunch time.
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