at the point of
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One is a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%, applied at the point of investment — meaning that a $1,000 contribution could cost as much as $57.50 upfront.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Through this process, plastics can be transformed into hydrogen, which is a clean fuel that produces no emissions at the point of use, along with other valuable industrial chemicals.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
Miller “soon put the enemy to flight at the point of a bayonet, capturing their colors and most of their arms,” Mr. Hemming writes, quoting Cochrane’s 1859 autobiography.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
On the expired MOT certificate, he said he bought the car in March and "wrongly assumed" it had a test done at the point of purchase.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Robert had pursued a system of lessons almost daily, and he was nearly at the point of discouragement in realizing the futility of his efforts.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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