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[pin-point] / ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt /


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By looking for evidence of the moss die-back fungus on these samples, scientists want to pinpoint exactly how and when it appeared.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This approach allowed the researchers to pinpoint exactly where inflammation and tissue damage appeared in organs such as fat tissue, muscle, liver, and peripheral nerves.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

It’s difficult to pinpoint which of the show’s many virtues keep viewers coming back, but a good guess would be the suffering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The company, for instance, can pinpoint the location of a ship that turns off its GPS transponder—if it uses its navigation radar.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

A tiny pinpoint across the edge of the desert disappears along with the mountains.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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