Examples of 'take point' in a sentence

Meaning of "take point"

The phrase 'take point' is commonly used in military or tactical contexts, where it refers to assuming the lead position or responsibility in a formation, mission, or operation. It means to be at the forefront or take the lead in advancing, scouting, or navigating a group or team. In a broader sense, 'take point' can also be used metaphorically to signify taking charge or assuming a leadership role in any given situation
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  • In combat, to assume the first and most exposed position in a formation; to serve as the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
  • By extension, to assume a key role in an operation.

How to use "take point" in a sentence

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They want us to take point on the appeal.
To take point on this part of the investigation.
I need you to take point on this one.
Thought maybe you could take point.
You are gonna take point on this deal.
I take point six very seriously.
Your squad can take point now.
Let me take point for a little bit.
I would like you to take point.
Letting him take point on the mission.
They were the dudes who were supposed to take point.
We will take point on him ourselves.
They will be happy if sis take point on this.
You take point down here.
Have the sharpshooters take point on the bridge.

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Go take point out front.
I need you to take point on that.
He handpicks talented surgeons and lets them take point.
Luke will take point here.
Take point on this.
You two take point on this.
No wonder you always take point.
I will take point from here.
You are gonna have to take point.
I need you to take point on a consumer fraud hearing.
Spiderman will take point.
Let me take point on this.
I need someone to take point.
I will take point on muscle.
I was ordered to take point.
I will take point on that.
He offered to take point.
I will take point position.
Captain Ruane is here to take point.
Little girl will take point on your front door.
Take point on that.
I want you to take point on karla.
Take point guard.
You will have to take point down here.
Turned out that the FBI was gonna take point.
We should take point on this.
I will get Angle to take point.
You take point.
The same year he starred in the action thriller film Take Point.
Papadol wants us to take point on this.
Gabriel will take point in guarding the gate from the northern wave.
Shut up and take point.
I need you to take point on a consumer fraud hearing for Sandra.
You get to take point.
Alvez will take point with HRT and run the tactical op on the scene.

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