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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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AT ONE POINT, Brandel pressed home his argument, something along the lines of, "I'll bet you everything on this set and everything I own."

From Golf Digest • Oct. 30, 2017

WHAT’S THE POINT: Cullen Neal’s departure - he can play right away and will have two seasons of eligibility as a graduate transfer - leaves a gaping hole at point guard.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2016

ON POINT: The Knicks are confident in Jennings running the team whenever Rose is unavailable.

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2016

AT ONE POINT, the canyon around Little Creek gets even narrower, and at the same time becomes straighter.

From New York Times • May 21, 2012

“THAT’S THE POINT, SHERLOCK!” the Colonel screamed back.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green




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