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make a point of (doing something)

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• Some of my nieces and nephews make a point of staying in touch.
  — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2021
• But Erdogan last week seemed to make a point of rolling out a red carpet for the Russians.
  — Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022
• Black bears make a point of avoiding humans, so they’re not often seen.
  — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 10 Aug. 2020
• For the next two weeks, make a point of being vocal about your work, because your ideas could be quite impressive.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2023
• The domain holder of securityequifax2017.com had acquired the URL to make a point of Equifax’s lax security standards.
  — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2023
• Obon festivals that welcome the spirits of the departed, and make a point of saying a prayer on the first day of the New Year, a custom known as hatsumode.
  — Hiroko Yoda, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022
• The pregnancy news is the last straw for Donna, who continues to make a point of leaving despite having shown up in the first place.
  — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2023
• Most surfers, including very good ones, make a point of not owning a gun, in the interest of avoiding poor choices.
  — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
• Although the couple live far away from her family, the two make a point of staying connected.
  — Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
• Some restaurants make a point of maintaining a celiac-friendly kitchen.
  — Dallas News, 6 July 2020
• Some judges make a point of telling jurors to remember that a witness who chooses to affirm rather than swear is no less likely to be truthful.
  — Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
• While the Eubanks make a point of keeping their children away from the front line, the kids have survived just about every threat that comes with operating inside a war zone.
  — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2023
• Both companies are female-led and also make a point of promoting works by female artists and authors.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Feb. 2022
• Better yet, the agency said, ask lifeguards about any water hazards before getting in the water and make a point of swimming close to a lifeguard station.
  — Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2020
• Trying to do it on your own may lead you to do things wrong or to take a lot more time -- instead, make a point of listening to someone who knows tips and tricks to get you there much faster or more accurately.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2023
• His television ads make a point of referring to former President Trump.
  — Melanie Mason Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2021
• Valentino normally has its catwalk events in Paris, but Mr. Piccioli, grounded in Italy by the pandemic, had decided to make a point of place.
  — New York Times, 2 Mar. 2021
• Certainly the movie makes its case on that front, strikingly so, through images that make a point of tearing at the limits of the film’s realism with scenes that prove witty, beguiling, and moving at the same time.
  — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2022
• Managers should make a point of regularly walking among the engineers or assembly floor workers to find out firsthand what the problems were.
  — Star Tribune, 19 June 2021
• For an item of extraneous material to be excluded from a budget bill, a senator must make a point of order against it.
  — Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
• Journal biases as they are discovered and write down actions to follow and make a point of reviewing every quarter.
  — Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes, 27 May 2021
• Some make a point of recruiting transfers who might be older and have military experience.
  — Washington Post, 5 May 2022
• Second, make a point of choosing curiosity over comfort.
  — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 27 May 2021
• Even with ongoing pandemic restrictions, make a point of adding novelty, learning, and delight to your day.
  — Naz Beheshti, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021
• Many retailers, including Walmart, now make a point of staying closed on Thanksgiving.
  — J. Edward Moreno, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
• Some people like to put meditative music on, others make a point of having deliberate quiet time, but above all, don’t let tempers ruin the trip.
  — Josh Max, Forbes, 3 May 2023
• But the Boston Planning and Development Agency — which has no black staffers in leadership — does not make a point of pushing for inclusive development teams.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 11 Dec. 2017
• Biden began with a direct appeal to all Americans to wear masks, a departure from Trump, who has mocked Biden and others who make a point of always wearing protective face coverings when around others.
  — Will Weissert, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Nov. 2020
• To avoid the problem, ERG leaders should make a point of appreciating intersectionality and welcoming a diverse membership.
  — Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2020
• Conservatives with credibility among the grassroots, meanwhile — Florida governor Ron DeSantis comes to mind — should make a point of touting the vaccines’ benefits not only to their own constituencies, but on national television and in other media.
  — Isaac Schorr, National Review, 15 Mar. 2021

Last Updated: 30 Sep 2024