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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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She said she believes the cancerous tumour had been lying dormant under a fibroadenoma and it slowly started to spread to the point that it was too late to treat.

From BBC

“Children’s advocates rightly point to kids’ emotional happiness, well-being and social skills as the foundation,” Fuller said.

From Los Angeles Times

And while the Scarlet Knights got on the scoreboard first with a three-pointer, they missed five layups and committed five turnovers, with the Bruins taking advantage for 11 points in the quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are good at adapting to situations, not thinking about it until it happens. There is no point in worrying - be prepared, then adapt."

From BBC

In Dublin last year, not even Dupont's withdrawal after 30 minutes could stop a rampant French side from ripping Ireland to shreds with 34 unanswered second-half points.

From BBC