make a point of (doing something)

idiom

: to give one's attention to (doing something) to make sure that it happens

She makes a point of treating her employees fairly.

Examples of make a point of (doing something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Whether or not Campbell’s comments were intended as a jab, the Trojans took them personally enough to make a point of it. —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024 Instead of worrying or wasting time procrastinating, make a point of getting ready ahead of time. —

Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024 Many riders who are immunocompromised and/or disabled make a point of wearing masks on public transportation. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024 If something has been bothering you lately, make a point of speaking up! —

Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make a point of (doing something)

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