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“Well, I like to use the cafeteria as an example,” she said, pointing to where it used to be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

When he entered the race for attorney general, Roy said he and Trump had mended fences, pointing to the president’s remark last summer that Roy is “not easy, but he’s good.”

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Both the ATP and the WTA Tour have defended their position, pointing to the prize money and security they offer.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“CBAM and the war are not very compatible,” Ukrainian Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev said, pointing to the added uncertainty the conflict brings for Ukrainian export prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"See this notch?" she said, pointing to one end of the stick.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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