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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Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that the proposed framework is "case in point" showing how his country's "commitment to peace and stability is matched by steadfast diplomacy with our neighbours".
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong was a case in point in 2022.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Eustis points to the recent unionization of the Public’s production department as a case in point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
A case in point: Wall Street fund companies have launched over a dozen ETFs that aimed to use AI to pick securities, such as stocks, and beat the market.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Case in point: she’s kneeling on the floor, using the keyboard stool as a desk, and every title on her list is a mediocre classic rock song.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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