pointedly

Example Sentences

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As private-equity firms are pushing into insurance, he has pointedly defended Berkshire’s ultrasafe capital-heavy approach, saying in a 2021 video celebrating Gen Re’s 100th anniversary, “private equity is interested in medium-term not long-term.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But this time, they pointedly clenched their fists into tight balls to avoid touching one another.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And Wall Street has pointedly refused to be flustered by the conflict in recent weeks, particularly after excitement over robust corporate earnings.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The White House has pointedly ignored their pleas.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

“Blood family” pointedly draws a line between us and them—with the House of Windsor firmly on the other side.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith