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

Much of the previous work has relied on snapshots taken at a single point in time, focused mainly on school-age children, or lacked repeated measurements throughout early childhood.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

"We're definitely a lot more grown up. We've been a lot more involved, so this really is the best reflection of us at this point in time," she says.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

“The WBC takes place at a point in time that the players are just beginning to ramp up for the season,” Manfred said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 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 some fixed point in time and space he senses that he need not waste the effort of a glance.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

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