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point in time

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  1. A particular moment, as in At no point in time had they decided to leave the country, or The exact point in time when he died has not been determined. Critics say this usage is wordy since in most cases either point or time will suffice. However, it has survived since the mid-1700s. Also see at this point.

Example Sentences

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"You had to sign them, but what was not highlighted was that this is a point in time where you are also signing to say samples could be taken," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A different measure is to compare economies using dollars from a fixed point in time, thus eliminating the effects of inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"This could potentially hamper US warfighters at a critical point in time."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, the study offers rare long-term insight into how physical capacity changes over decades rather than snapshots at a single point in time.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026

I'd hoped the Augurs had, at some point in time, expanded on their original prophecy—perhaps even described what the Aspirants should expect.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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