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as in moment
a particular and often important moment in time
it was at that point that I had to stop and check on the experiment
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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
went down the list point by point
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as in fact
a single piece of information
two points that are important to remember
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as in dot
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
the little points of gold in the blue ceiling are supposed to represent stars
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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
the racing yacht rounded the point far ahead of its closest rival
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Point Reyes, California
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
impeccable politeness has always been her strong point
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
her jokes are often long, rambling stories that have no point whatsoever
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
what we're doing does have a point—doesn't it?
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
that clueless reviewer seems to have missed the whole point of the book
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Recent Examples of point
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
At one point, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter messaged him.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
Read on for how to spot the Geminids meteor shower, including where and when to point your eyes in the sky.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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At one point, Ratcliffe leant in to hear what Wilcox was saying, in an apparent explanation of events happening below them, and that configuration of seats perhaps indicates the new order in light of Dan Ashworth’s exit as sporting director.
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But her official team online, known as Taylor Nation, used its social media accounts to point fans in the direction of a new section on Swift’s website that’s dedicated to archiving material across eras.
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The couple, who also share daughters Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 21 months – along with another baby girl on the way – have had their fair share of parenting moments under the public eye.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both are comedies with tender moments and Christmas sing-alongs.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The average restaurant tip went down to 19.3 percent from 19.4 percent in the first quarter, and other service tips were down to 15.9 percent from 16 percent in the same time period.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Engram had a renaissance year in 2023 amassing 963 yards in all 17 games, but the Jaguars fell just short of the playoff brink.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The boardwalk will replace the steps that lead to the viewing platform at the waterfall's brink, with benches installed along the way, said Kevin Dennis, Tahquamenon Falls State Park supervisor in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Recreation Division.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
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More:Tires, VHS tapes, old TVs: What Hoosiers said are the most difficult items to recycle Long Answer: What about all these other odds and ends?Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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The video -- which has since been deleted -- showed her toddler putting his hands in front of his face when Hannah's husband, Braxton, handed him an item at the grocery store.Stephanie Fasano, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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In fact, she was discharged from the hospital to an apartment near the hospital less than two weeks after the operation.Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fun fact: According to reports, Jonah Hill was the one who sold the residence to Gomez in the first place.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The light from numerous background stars, seen as orange dots behind the cloud, can be used to detect ices in the cloud, which absorb the starlight passing through them.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Doe's story represents one small dot in a constellation of legal challenges faced by Combs, who is now awaiting trial in federal prison.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Post said the power vacuum could compromise Seoul's ability to respond to possible changes in trade policy given President-elect Donald Trump's threats to seek higher tariffs and suggestion that South Korea should pay high amounts for the 30,000 American troops on the peninsula.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Healing from the inside-out at Euphoria Retreat, Greece Hidden away in Greece’s olive-rich Peloponnese peninsula, Euphoria Retreat has recently launched 360-degree Euphoria Methodos Advanced Medical Programs.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This marks a fresh chapter for the franchise, with Henry Cavill stepping away from the titular role and officially passing on the cape.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her slim-fitting sleeveless gown was paired with a sheer metallic cape.Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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