ask pointed questions
Example Sentences
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Some have called union leaders to ask pointed questions about the stalled talks.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
I was sure 1971 would be much better than 1970 because of this, and I've endeavored to ask pointed questions and question authority ever since.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2022
In their discussion, the journalist expressed support for Osbourne and expressed that producers prodded both her and co-host Sheryl Underwood to ask pointed questions that could have led to a heated argument.
From Fox News ● Aug. 31, 2021
They ask pointed questions to Jen and will even call Dana out on it when she does call them, which of course makes her less likely to want to call.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2021
John wished to know what had become of Antoine, but he did not dare ask pointed questions.
From The Hosts of the Air by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
