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point after

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noun

  1. American football a score given for a successful kick between the goalposts and above the crossbar, following a touchdown

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Yet the company may now have a proof point after landing a deal with a major hyperscaler, while its revenue targets show it can diversify its business away from its chip business for handsets.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

The situation is quite different for Czechia, which has just one point after losing 2-1 to South Korea and drawing 1-1 with South Africa.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Despite England's dominance, Italy managed to secure a bonus point after tries from Vittoria Vecchini and Alissa Ranuccini, who scored either side of a penalty try, with Francesca Sgorbini grabbing the crucial fourth try.

From BBC May 9, 2026

Though the Dow failed to close above 50,000—something it hasn’t done since Feb. 11—it did finish 10% higher than its lowest point after entering a correction in March.

From Barron's May 7, 2026

Nothing else in the house appeared to have been stolen, and the presence of the bag indicated that Anna had likely returned to her house at some point after the luncheon.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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