ordinary point
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The conventional wisdom is that an ace is worth more than an ordinary point because a server can save energy, stay in rhythm and psychologically wound the opponent.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2014
And I am bound to say it appeared a very pertinent one, from the ordinary point of view.
From Seen and Unseen by Bates, E. Katharine
Setting aside the devotees of the mystic, the more ordinary point of view was that between Romans and the established gods of Rome there is an understanding.
From Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)
But Fisher Ames wrote about that time: "Madison is become a desperate party leader, and I am not sure of his stopping at any ordinary point of extremity."
From James Madison by Gay, Sydney Howard
Surely that is an ordinary point of view," said Fuchsia, "and talking of evil deeds, such as big and little lies—murder—robbery—fraud, does anyone think there is real harm in smuggling?
From The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma by Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary)
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