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at that point

Idioms  

  1. Also, at that point in time. Then, as in At that point we had finished the first batch of cookies and begun the second. This phrase refers to a particular time when an event or circumstance occurred, as opposed to “now” (see at this point). [Second half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

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They could have said no, but I think what they saw at that point was already too convincing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"Everything that was coming up for sale at that point was being sold as a second home," Julia explained.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

So at that point we need something more.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“When pressure is applied at that point, it does not stay contained. It moves outward across multiple theaters at once.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

They were only visible through one small part of the lacquer, and then Mary realized why: at that point she had touched the surface of it with her oily fingers.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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