point in time

Idioms  

1. A particular moment, as in At no point in time had they decided to leave the country, or The exact point in time when he died has not been determined. Critics say this usage is wordy since in most cases either point or time will suffice. However, it has survived since the mid-1700s. Also see at this point.

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point in time

"If I hadn't gone into urinary retention, I probably wouldn't have a diagnosis at this point in time," she says.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

However, the research included only 76 people and measured them at a single point in time.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

John Blizzard is usually pretty opinionated about whether CD rates will move up or down at any given point in time.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

“At a certain point in time, I guess we’re gonna have to give it back.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Sit out there and watch the grass dry up, is my social life at this point in time.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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