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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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“He reached a point that — I assume — he was very happy with himself, and he yelled something like, ‘This is art!

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Until that point, Infantino’s most public role in soccer had been hosting tournament draws for UEFA, the governing body of European soccer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"At that point, I concluded Epstein would never deliver on his promises," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On Tuesday, the stock successfully tested its 21-day exponential moving average, a key reference point for momentum traders.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Auntie makes a point of saying, “Old Town Alexandria,” so people will know it’s the posh area with homes that are on the historic register.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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