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in point

prep_phrase

Etymology

Calque of French à propos, c. 1658.

  1. calqued from à propos

Definitions

  1. Appropriate, relevant, pertinent.

    • "The Bible requires us to be courteous and hospitable," said Mrs. Clarence, smiling, as though she rather more than half believed that her argument or remark was in point.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for in point. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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