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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Having $100,000 invested has long been considered a turning point after which your assets start compounding in a faster, more significant way.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 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

These kinds of yeast only live in very cold conditions such as Antarctica, so are believed to have entered Oetzi's body at some point after he died.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 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

He was retired at that point, after a long and distinguished career.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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