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.
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As a result, the cosmic beings of the Marvel Universe make a point of keeping tabs on both of them.
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EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For example, Japan could avoid listing wine, walnuts, or tomato paste, but instead make a point of going after soybeans and pork instead.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
On road trips, drivers can plan ahead to make a point of visiting charging stations that aren’t owned by Tesla.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
While their delight at welcoming him into the world is obvious, both make a point of focusing their attention on Kulma.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For example, Japan could avoid listing wine, walnuts, or tomato paste, but instead make a point of going after soybeans and pork instead.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
On road trips, drivers can plan ahead to make a point of visiting charging stations that aren’t owned by Tesla.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
While their delight at welcoming him into the world is obvious, both make a point of focusing their attention on Kulma.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make a point of (doing something)
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“Make a point of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20point%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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