Answer: crunchtime

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CRUNCHTIME

Period of intense pressure

CRUNCHTIME

Pressure-packed period

CRUNCHTIME

Critical period

CRUNCHTIME
Do-or-die moment
CRUNCHTIME
When the pressure mounts
CRUNCHTIMEApril for accountants, e.g.
CRUNCHTIMETough period
CRUNCHTIMEHectic pre-deadline period
CRUNCHTIMEPeriod of critical importance
CRUNCHTIMEWhen the pressure's on
CRUNCHTIMECritical juncture