point in time

Idioms and Phrases

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

These initiation sites contain regulatory elements and provide information to the cell about when and where to transcribe each gene to make protein, and how frequently to do so at any point in time.

From Science Daily

The GPS sensor provides the exact location of the tagged individual at a specific point in time.

From Science Daily

Mike Thurland says he has been following the Poppies for "probably 60 years now - and it's a good place to be at this point in time".

From BBC

Though the film takes place at disparate points in time, going all the way back to the prehistoric era, it doesn’t look a whole lot different to today.

From Salon

“At that point in time,” Perry said, “I was out of my mind. I would do anything to win. There would be fights all of the time. We would come to blows.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• hour
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