make a point of

Idioms  

1. Treat something as important or essential, as in She made a point of thanking everyone in the department for their efforts. This expression uses point in the sense of “an objective or purpose.” [Late 1700s] Also see make one's point.

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make a point of

I now make a point of getting AI to check every fact it gives me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

During my reverse shop, I make a point of flagging any container that’s more than half full and asking myself a simple question: Can this ingredient touch more than one meal?

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026

Rigal and his team make a point of meeting with security and staff before every event to ensure that the ethos of welcoming all is maintained throughout the night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2025

“A lot of us go on a Christmas pilgrimage to see it, whenever we have any friends or family who come to stay we always make a point of taking them to it.”

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2024

“After you’ve been here for a while, Arthur, you’ll understand that Luke’s attitude is sensible, not cowardly. We make a point of staying together after dark.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

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