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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The Stena Immaculate remains anchored at the point of the crash and the Solong drifted south of the site, which is still facing periodic pockets of fire.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Additional research reveals that 80% of the lifetime risk and cost of a typical hardware product is locked in at the point of design.
—Steve Flagg, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Also look for the Knicks to use McBride’s defensive gifts to create more opportunities in transition courtesy of turnovers at the point of attack.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
In its first two matches, the Legion dominated possession and controlled the pace of action while playing imposing rugby at the point of attack on both offense and defense.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Additional research reveals that 80% of the lifetime risk and cost of a typical hardware product is locked in at the point of design.
—Steve Flagg, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Also look for the Knicks to use McBride’s defensive gifts to create more opportunities in transition courtesy of turnovers at the point of attack.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
In its first two matches, the Legion dominated possession and controlled the pace of action while playing imposing rugby at the point of attack on both offense and defense.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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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 23 Mar. 2025.
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