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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Example Sentences

"There was a lot of heavy lifting going on behind the scenes at the club at that point in time," Kroenke said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“What has changed is we’re in this new point in time where we know what we’ve got to do,” Gambetta said.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"At this point in time, clients consider fuel costs a lot when making a decision on which cars to buy," said Pham Minh Hai, deputy head of sales at a Vinfast showroom.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead of focusing only on obesity at a single point in time, this research looked at how weight changes throughout adulthood influence health outcomes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

“And you were still considering, at that point in time, whether or not you should tell him your battery story?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Related Words

• bit
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• flash
• hour
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