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pointing

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
directed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Mayer was pessimistic about the Shields fight happening, pointing to the weight as an issue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

With pandemic-era stimulus initiatives long forgotten, home prices plateauing, and investor portfolios pointing down, consumer sentiment has little reason to improve.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Kids like just about everything,” she said — pointing to how, at Christmas, the most popular “gift” often turns out to be a big box itself, rather than the item inside it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Toyota’s 7203 4.71%increase; green up pointing triangle sales were essentially flat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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