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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.
—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
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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.
—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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Both are comedies with tender moments and Christmas sing-alongs.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments from the film: A history of abuse Elton describes his parents as violent.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 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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A couple pro tips from our editor, Allen Farmelo, who has bought and sold watches on eBay since 1995: Track reputable (or even just interesting) sellers.Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 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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Reports New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers Luis Tiant, Cuban legend who pitched the Red Sox to the World Series brink, dies at 83 The Saints have struggled after a hot start to the season, however.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Some of the items seen on her on-screen persona came from the actress’ personal collection, most notably Hermés bags ranging from the Trim handbag to Kellys and Birkins in myriad finishes.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 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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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 disparity could also be explained by the fact that two of the 10 states that have yet to expand Medicaid—Texas and Florida—have enormous Latino populations, according to Betancourt.Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 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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There is a peninsula for seating and a cooking, loads of cabinets, double ovens, tile flooring, a pantry, a backsplash, a media center with a desk, and a separate bar area which includes a sink and beverage refrigerator.Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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Bom Bom began life in the 1980s as a collection of bungalows for marlin fishers, built at the tip of a peninsula between golden sand beaches in the Gulf of Guinea.Ann Abel, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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During this time, the designer cultivated a signature look—body-conscious gowns that were often covered in dazzling crystals and sequins, and punctuated with fabulous feather boas or capes.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Joe Burrow is ready to sport a different kind of uniform — one with a suit and cape.Shyla Watson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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