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at that point

Idioms  

  1. Also, at that point in time. Then, as in At that point we had finished the first batch of cookies and begun the second. This phrase refers to a particular time when an event or circumstance occurred, as opposed to “now” (see at this point). [Second half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

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So at that point we need something more.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“And at that point, people will say: ‘Bronner’s—you were always with us.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Chauhan hopes to pay off his mortgage by the time his child is 18 years old and be able to pay for college with his income at that point.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"Now, that focus seems to be shifting towards the research and decision stage and winning them at that point," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Something should have happened at that point: the fire should have abated.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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