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pointing

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
directed
Synonyms


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"This is not like a corporate job," said actor Ali Fazal, pointing to the varying demands of projects, particularly action-heavy or technically complex productions.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Blackstone BX -0.03%decrease; red down pointing triangle has raised $13.1 billion in its largest Asia private-equity fund, joining the number of firms gathering dry powder to invest in the world’s fastest-growing region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The company said it builds safety for minors directly into its products, pointing to its age detection tool and other ways parents can monitor how their children are using AI.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s also a sign that the “SaaSpocalypse” has been ”overdone,” Windsor added, pointing to recent strength in software earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Handsome was now pointing up at the sky.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el



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