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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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"I hope the cameras will be a deterrent. It's sad that we have reached this point."

From BBC

Santa Margarita 102, Orange Lutheran 81: Kaiden Bailey scored 31 points and Drew Anderson 30 for the Eagles, which have the No. 2 seed for the Trinity League tournament.

From Los Angeles Times

A January 7 phone call appears to have been a turning point between the two leaders.

From Barron's

James Harden scored 25 points and handed out nine assists for the Clippers, who had won 16 of their previous 19 games climb into 10th place in the West.

From Barron's

But, he adds, that points to higher bond yields and more volatility, which aren’t good for stocks.

From Barron's