point in time

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.

Example Sentences

"At this point in time, it is up for the French political system to discuss the options to bring that forward," he added.

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“I love that internet, and that almost feels like a weirdly controversial statement to make at this point in time,” Reich says.

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"At some point in time, we have got to rip off the Band-Aid," Davis, who has held back tears at news conferences, said.

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“There will be the point in time when demand for gas turbines goes down.”

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And really I think it’s to have bases covered—future-proofing their yacht in case they decide to make it their place of work at some later point in time.”

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Related Words

• bit 
• date 
• flash 
• hour 
• juncture 
• minute 
• occasion 
• point 
• stage 
• time