at this point

Idioms

Also,. Now, as in At this point in time we don't need a new refrigerator. Even wordier synonyms for “now” than at present, all four phrases imply that what is the case now may not always have been so or may not remain so. For example, At this point she is by far the best athlete on the circuit implies that she may not have been the best in the past or may not be in the future. Similarly, Buying a new car seems prudent at this juncture indicates that this purchase may not have been wise in the past and may not be at some future time. Also see at that point.

Example Sentences

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“At this point in the season, we believe a change in leadership is necessary to give our group the best opportunity to reach its potential and compete at the level we expect. These decisions are never made lightly, but our responsibility is to position this team for success now and moving forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You’ve got this somewhat dystopian narrative permeating the psychology of the market at this point with the whole potential disruption” of the labor market brought on by artificial intelligence, said James St. Aubin, chief investment officer at Ocean Park Asset Management, in an interview.

From MarketWatch

He said it was at this point that Holly and Jessica walked by.

From BBC

“At this point, we are laser focused on the fulcrum question going forward: how effective are Iran’s drones?”

From MarketWatch

And honestly, at this point, we’re all rooting for it.

From Salon

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