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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It’s made with one ounce of the J. Rieger 6-yr Single Barrel Bourbon — which chimes in at 142.2 proof — diluted with half an ounce of fino sherry at the point of service.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The company has also been making a big push to win share at the point of sale with the Affirm Card — its biggest bet for driving broader usage.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Sims doesn’t have the speed of McDonald at the point of attack, and without Colson, the Fever aren’t able to pressure the ball as much.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Westover threw a couple of key blocks but, from this view, is not strong enough at the point of attack as a fullback or tight end.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The company has also been making a big push to win share at the point of sale with the Affirm Card — its biggest bet for driving broader usage.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Sims doesn’t have the speed of McDonald at the point of attack, and without Colson, the Fever aren’t able to pressure the ball as much.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Westover threw a couple of key blocks but, from this view, is not strong enough at the point of attack as a fullback or tight end.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2025.
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