in point
Idioms-
Relevant or pertinent, as in That is a case in point . [Mid-1600s]
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in point of . With reference to, in the matter of, as in In point of the law, he is obviously wrong . [c. 1600]
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in point of fact . See under in fact .
Example Sentences
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Case in point: the featherweight quilted Celestia jacket with a highly reflective shell that, according to the designer, “comes alive with motion.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The department conference where I first saw Sherman speak to a crowd full of aspiring nuclear experts, nonproliferation advocates, and department officials is a case in point.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
One case in point is helium, a direct input into microchip manufacturing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Case in point: Stevens’ recipe for a decadent baked, stuffed tomato that’s generously filled with herbed breadcrumbs, creamy stracciatella and browned chorizo.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
But in point of fact the explanation lies elsewhere.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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