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pointing

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
directed
Synonyms


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Social media is also pointing out the list’s inconsistencies.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He was pointing to a Brazilian in a New York Cosmos jersey.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Foxconn 2317 -5.18%decrease; red down pointing triangle Technology Group and Intel are partnering to develop artificial-intelligence infrastructure, aiming to address critical bottlenecks in modern data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Recent data, however, only shows “stabilization,” he said, pointing to decelerating wage growth, eroding real incomes and ongoing inflation pressures as factors likely to weigh on growth and drive Treasury yields lower.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“I’ve set myself up in a room down that tunnel,” the hare said, pointing, “but there are five other rooms to choose from down each of those tunnels.”

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



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