at the point of

Idioms  

1. see on the point of.

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Example Sentences

It paid homage to a nurse’s steady hands, to a mother’s prayer beads slipping through her fingers, and to a belief that our stories do not end at the point of collapse.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The hero goes to his death at the point of self-realization that only in sacrifice may he ascend to and become a symbol for glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

As CEO Zach Reitano explains: “Too many problems in our healthcare system exist because the patient does not control the flow of money at the point of purchase,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Compared to traditional Medicare plus a Medigap plan, Advantage plans typically involve higher outlays at the point of care.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

He was nearly at the point of swimming back to shore and forgetting die whole thing.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen