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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When a program looks back at the point of origin of its success, the arrival of twins Amy and Jill Sutton was a flag in the dirt for a team that is now on the biggest stage for the first time in its history.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
This is done at the point of action by channeling with the three layers above.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The Huskies have struggled with their defense at the point of attack, allowing ball handlers to get in the lane and either draw fouls or score inside.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
Fans were also allowed to request refunds at the point of purchase if unable to attend, while new tickets were also made available.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
This is done at the point of action by channeling with the three layers above.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The Huskies have struggled with their defense at the point of attack, allowing ball handlers to get in the lane and either draw fouls or score inside.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
Fans were also allowed to request refunds at the point of purchase if unable to attend, while new tickets were also made available.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on/at the point of (doing something)
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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 30 Mar. 2025.
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