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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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As Mr. Hart points out, this “mechanical slaughter” anticipated others during World War I. Men who were ambitious young officers during the Sudan operations subsequently reached high command during the “Great War.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The couple was traveling in a pickup truck with their three small children when, at one point, the actor exited the vehicle and started walking on the road.

From Los Angeles Times

But his teams are known for being well-rounded — James Madison averages 37.8 points, ranking No. 10 nationally, while giving up 16 points, also ranking No. 10.

From Los Angeles Times

They still only have two points from their first 13 games, and there is no way Rob Edwards can rescue them from here.

From BBC

The comeback truly began to materialize last month in Las Vegas when both McLarens were disqualified for a technical infringement, leaving Verstappen to close the gap by 25 points with his Sin City victory.

From The Wall Street Journal