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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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There was a point recently, however, when it seemed as if all might be lost on Santa Rosa Island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But, as religious freedom activists point out, once the purge starts, the circle of who is considered an insider tends to shrink.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

From Gates's point of view, his stated motivation was raising money for his global health initiatives.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Tech stocks went on another roller-coaster ride Tuesday, their second plunge in three sessions, and futures point to more queasiness when trading begins today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They didn’t know what to do with me by that point.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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