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point-blank

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

She’s 28 now—it’s been more than a decade since she wrote I Am Malala, about speaking out against the Taliban as a teenager and surviving being shot at point-blank range for it.

From Slate May 8, 2026

The centre-back rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes' corner but crashed his header off the crossbar from point-blank range.

From Barron's Jan. 17, 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

But he never approached me, he never asked me point-blank what I did, he’d just inquire if I were earning enough for my family and then silently nod.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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