point-blank
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He recalled chatting with Graham one day and asking him point-blank why he had backed Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
She’s 28 now—it’s been more than a decade since she wrote I Am Malala, about speaking out against the Taliban as a teenager and surviving being shot at point-blank range for it.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
Craig Wright was just one of numerous players battering at the Quins line, before the ball found its way to Coles, who proved unstoppable from point-blank range.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
Asked point-blank if he confirmed or denied the attack, Maduro said Thursday "this could be something we talk about in a few days."
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
The Greek tyrant Hippias lunged at Piper, his dagger raised, but Piper blasted him point-blank in the chest with a lovely pot roast.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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