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  • past tense form of point.
  • past participle of point.
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pointed

[poin-tid] / ˈpɔɪn tɪd /




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In this approach, detectors are pointed at the Moon to capture X-rays emitted by specific elements after they are struck by solar radiation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

He pointed to a 1999 state law granting Hood County’ special powers to protect the watershed feeding Lake Granbury and the Brazos River in unincorporated areas.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He pointed to an at-bat in the first inning of Misiorowski’s recent start against the Houston Astros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It pointed to a 22,000 fall in the number of financial services jobs, which have fallen by 105,000 overall from a peak last May.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He’s looking at me the same way he looked at me when he pointed out the top scholar plaque before sixth grade.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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