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point-blank

[point-blangk] / ˈpɔɪntˈblæŋk /
ADJECTIVE
at close range
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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

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 "this could be something we talk about in a few days."

From Barron's Jan. 2, 2026

“Why don’t you just ask her point-blank what kind of trouble she’s in?”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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