point-blank

Example Sentences

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Here, he missed from point-blank range in the opening minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Torres should have restored the Catalans' advantage but, in a comical moment, hit the bar from point-blank range and then immediately diverted the rebound against the post.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 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

Many in Mexico have disputed the prevalent theory: That an apparently nonpolitical factory worker, Mario Aburto, shot the candidate twice at point-blank range as Colosio mingled with citizens during the campaign event.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

That’s why, when we measure personality, we don’t just ask people point-blank what they think they are like.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell