on/at the point of (doing something)
idiom
: at a time just before (doing something)
She was at the point of leaving when he asked her to dance.
The police are on the point of solving the case.
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Smith’s star potential could come back to haunt the Cubs, but the organization is finally at the point of optimizing for the short term rather than emphasizing a long-term lens to their decisions.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
Customer service organizations will need to identify platforms whose data provides a 360-degree view of every customer interaction, capturing data at the point of order, and real-time updates.
—Brad Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The Trojans showcased physicality in the paint and at the point of attack on the boards, outscoring the Bulldogs 42-4 in the paint and dominating the glass with a 48-20 rebounding advantage.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Customers were warned against eating the affected items and urged to return them for a refund at the point of purchase.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
Customer service organizations will need to identify platforms whose data provides a 360-degree view of every customer interaction, capturing data at the point of order, and real-time updates.
—Brad Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The Trojans showcased physicality in the paint and at the point of attack on the boards, outscoring the Bulldogs 42-4 in the paint and dominating the glass with a 48-20 rebounding advantage.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Customers were warned against eating the affected items and urged to return them for a refund at the point of purchase.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“On/at the point of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fat%20the%20point%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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