point in time vs point, time :

point in time or point time

This redundancy became popular because it was used by astronauts seeking to distinguish precisely between a point in time and a point in space. Since most people use the expression in contexts where there is no ambiguity, it makes more sense to say simply “at this point” or “at this time.”

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  • Let's Talk About FAIRVIEW, the NSA's Plan to “Own the Internet”
    At this point in time, everyone is properly upset about the National Security Agency's PRISM program and the seemingly endless surveillance it enabled. But guess what? It's not the only one. Read more...        
    July 12, 2013 - Gizmodo
  • Feldman: Starter or reliever, Kelly out to prove he's a crucial piece
    At one point in time this season Joe Kelly was referred to as a “Ferrari” by his very own pitching coach. You have to be pretty darn good to get that label.
    July 12, 2013 - KMOV St. Louis
  • How Much Will the PGA's Anchored Putter Ban Affect Adam Scott?
    Since February 2011, the point in time in which Adam Scott made the decision to go over to the dark side where long putters are used, he’s won two golf tournaments: the 2011 World Golf Championship-Bridgestone Invitational and the 2013 Masters. Prior to February 2011, Scott won seven PGA Tour events. So does that say when 2016 comes and the anchored putting stroke becomes verboten by the rules ...
    July 12, 2013 - Bleacher Report