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单词 make-a-point-of
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make a point of

phrase
If you make a point of doing something, you do it in a very deliberate or obvious way.
She made a point of spending as much time as possible away from Osborne House.
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make a point of in British English

a. 
to make (something) one's regular habit
b. 
to do (something) because one thinks it important
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make a point of in American English

1. 
to make (something) one's strict rule, habit, or practice
2. 
to call special attention to
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Examples of 'make a point of' in a sentence
make a point of

Personally, I always make a point of continuing breathing, no matter what.
Matthews, Lew A CONVICTION OF GUILT (1999)
This is Weschester, my constituency, you see, and I make a point of dropping by every month.
Dobbs, Michael THE TOUCH OF INNOCENTS (1999)
Although every bit as much of a snob as she, she did make a point of honouring family ties...
Ashford, Jeffrey A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE (1999)
"There'll be some press there, too, and we can make a point of your showing up.
Stuart Woods WORST FEARS REALIZED (1999)

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