pointer

Example Sentences

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But it was Wales who reacted best, Rogers scooping up a Dan Edwards pass out of the backdoor to cross for a five pointer the outside-half also converted.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

As she scrabbled for a laser pointer in her large handbag, her coloratura was comically on point, though she was inaudible in her middle range during the cabaletta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

Sophia could no longer move her whole hand, but she could still tap with her right pointer finger.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

The closest they came was when LeBron James flipped the ball to his son, but the Lakers’ rookie guard missed the three pointer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

With that, Tansy turned back her cuffs and reached into the coffin to work the pointer loose from Miss Myrt’s clenched hands.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck