make a point
Example Sentences
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"You can imagine that anxiety and fear building up. 'Are we just bait? Are we going to be a victim so that someone can make a point?'"
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
He decided to write about the meanings hidden in the way people waved their arms and gesticulated to make a point.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Chalamet, who has multiple family members who have performed in the New York City Ballet, was attempting to make a point about the accessibility of his art.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
Shriver says that what motivates her is to make a point that nobody else is making.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
“After you’ve been here for a while, Arthur, you’ll understand that Luke’s attitude is sensible, not cowardly. We make a point of staying together after dark.”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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