at the point of

Idioms and Phrases

see on the point of .

Example Sentences

If an investment was to increase a family firm's value by £10m, he believes that the 20% tax bill at the point of death may no longer make it look financially viable.

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She added: "I think we're at the point of giving up already. It's really sad to think of, because all our friends are here, and you imagine your child going to the school near where you live."

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A recent review into Northern Ireland's entire education system noted that "many learners with special needs face particular difficulties at the point of leaving school and embarking upon adult life".

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When Emily spoke to Woman's Hour she said she and her family needed more guidance at the point of sentencing - so that her children would have know what prison was so they understood it is "not a horrific, horrible thing".

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It takes a lot to unite fans of both of these clubs - at the point of a bayonet they'd argue over what day of the week it is - but Clement's interpretation of what went on at Pittodrie brought them together.

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