on the mark

Example Sentences

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Do you think Burry’s predictions on AI are on the mark?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Investors who believe Subramanian is on the mark with her warning might be able to get ahead of a rotation to lower-priced stocks of companies away from AI.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Uncharacteristically, McIlroy ignored reporters after each of his rounds in an event where he only made the cut on the mark and finished three over par in a disappointing share of 47th place.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

A second inscription at the Missouri School of Journalism, my alma mater, is also on the mark, though it’s even more mockable and highfalutin: "The Schoolmaster to the People."

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2025

Sure enough, as soon as Annabeth put her hand on the mark, it glowed blue.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan