on the point
Example Sentences
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After five straight weeks of losses as the Iran crisis began, the S&P 500 is now on the point of chalking up its sixth consecutive weekly gains.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Mandera county along Kenya's borders with Ethiopia and Somalia has seen no rain since May and is now on the point of a full-blown water emergency.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Since there has been much confusion on the point, let’s understand: Oil is a highly unusual resource.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
“They’re on the point ... and it’s been great to work with him. So far, I’ve had a blast and can’t wait to get out there and play on Sunday.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
I am resting on the point of a star, far from everything I knew how to do before I broke my leg.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
