pointing

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“It looks like plover habitat was minimally impacted, which is great news,” Travaglio said, pointing to the island’s eastern point, where beaches are closed during the spring and summer to protect the birds’ nesting area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the broader tech rebound and a sigh of relief over the Middle East appear to have legs with stock futures pointing to more gains and oil prices lower again overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"These additives suggest the link between diet and cognitive function extends beyond just missing out on foods known as healthy, pointing to mechanisms linked to the degree of food processing itself."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He suggested there could be common ground, pointing to "historical injustices" surrounding the British Steel pension scheme, which he said his party would "like to help you sort out".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“This is my sister’s name,” Danny said quickly, pointing to the familiar letters.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova