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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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From that point, the U.S. would keep 90% of the revenue, which would come from OpenAI, a future buyer of the energy.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

At a point when the generals decreed that thousands of noncombatants should be left behind in hostile territory, the author notes with dismay that the soldiery raised no objection.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The persistent security challenges point to a failing system, but the arrest of Yusuf shows the military is – at the very least – acknowledging that the problem exists within its own ranks.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

“Celeste and David went to church with Celeste’s family members on multiple occasions,” Berk said at one point.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“OK, but, this is brand-new,” I point out.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Corporate investment in equipment largely tied to AI contributed 0.8 percentage points to the 2.1% increase in gross domestic product in the first quarter.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 262.83 points, or 0.51%, to 52210.08.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The 19-year-old has won five races and set six pole positions in 10 grands prix so far this season before Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix and is leading Russell by 25 points.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The use of a retoucher also points to a relatively advanced level of technology.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Awesiinh shakes his head and points at the dusty cement floor of my parents’ garage.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Labedzki pointed to what could be a record year for U.S. investment-grade corporate-bond issuance.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Goh pointed to Singapore’s above-trend economic growth and the possibility that core inflation could rise above its long-term average later this year and into 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Paramount has pointed to those approvals as proof that the law is on its side.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

It pointed to "errors in the automated approval process" for its chat groups, which "incorrectly rejected" some numbers registered in Indonesia.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

It was pointed at a yellow Packard parked in front of the Lugo House.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Farron said forms of air cooling systems should be installed without adding "to the climate crisis", pointing to the potential of air source heat pumps.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Vodafone VOD 4.06%increase; green up pointing triangle Group raised its fiscal 2027 guidance to include the Safaricom deal, saying its key earnings metric should come in at the upper end of the new outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The trading week is pointing to a positive start as tensions appear to be cooling a bit between the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

“There’s a lot of absurdity and comedy here,” she says, pointing out the Spanish angels with guns, a series of artworks from the 1600s.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Dad pointing out that Aunt J doesn’t get home on Mondays until after ten is pointless.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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