point-blank
Example Sentences
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It informs why he thinks he survived being shot five times point-blank: “I believe god saved me,” he said.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Callaway, the founder, said that no investors during his recent fundraising asked about exit scenarios point-blank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Here, he missed from point-blank range in the opening minutes.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
The centre-back rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes' corner but crashed his header off the crossbar from point-blank range.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 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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