put a point on

Example Sentences

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These teams are both already out and are yet to score a goal or put a point on the board.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2023

Fragrant with marjoram and parsley, it put a point on the ÖBB scoreboard.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

The report said it in a lawyerly way, but Mueller put a point on it.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2019

Wade Thurber, the manager of Red Deer Curling Centre, put a point on it in an interview with CBC.

From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2018

Weel, I suppose I have," Tammas admitted, "but, wy or no wy, I couldna put a point on my words if it wasna for my sense o' humour.

From A Window in Thrums by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)