à point
Americanadverb
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just in time.
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(of cooking) to a turn; perfectly.
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(of meat) cooked medium.
Example Sentences
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In the same way Leger-Walker went from a three-point sniper to a point guard or Rice went from a distributor to a shooter and Jaquez from a hoop driver to a three-level scorer, Betts transformed from a post-up only scorer to the conductor of the Bruins’ office in the middle of the floor.
From Los Angeles Times
"This is a major crisis, but it will be resolved at a point in time", he insists.
From BBC
I really reached a point of frustration with making music and thought that this was going to be one of the last projects I would make.
From Los Angeles Times
"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
“Technically, this would not be covered under the right to a refund, so it’s up to the airline and their policies around reaccommodating. Airlines are understanding, to a point.”
From MarketWatch
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