low point

noun

: the least enjoyable part
The time we spent waiting at the airport was the low point of our vacation.

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But maybe that low point and the unexpected departure of Stokes and the return of Joe Root as Test captain ahead of the white-ball skipper has proved a turning point for one of the most gifted but infuriating batters of his generation. Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The disease's prevalence hit a low point in 1999, after Congress imposed strict limits on exposure to the coal mine dust that causes black lung. Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Investigators say the photo shows the fire started at a low point and burned upwards. Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 The session's low point saw Donovan Jennings snap two balls over quarterback Tyrod Taylor's head, leading to his replacement. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low point

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“Low point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20point. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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