make a point of (doing something)
idiom
: to give one's attention to (doing something) to make sure that it happens
She makes a point of treating her employees fairly.
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On road trips, drivers can plan ahead to make a point of visiting charging stations that aren’t owned by Tesla.
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Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
While their delight at welcoming him into the world is obvious, both make a point of focusing their attention on Kulma.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Many customers make a point of thanking their server when the food arrives, especially in the days since the COVID pandemic, but the person busing your table can be easily overlooked.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Some seem to make a point of dropping swears in our conversations.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
While their delight at welcoming him into the world is obvious, both make a point of focusing their attention on Kulma.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Many customers make a point of thanking their server when the food arrives, especially in the days since the COVID pandemic, but the person busing your table can be easily overlooked.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Some seem to make a point of dropping swears in our conversations.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Make a point of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20point%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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