point
noun
a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
Example Sentences
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The discovery also points to a possible new approach for protecting the aging brain.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Among the measures is the requirement for every new batch of food to be tested, and for flour, rice and cooking oil to be purchased from centralised procurement points only.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
By the end of the 2025 season, Santa Margarita was 35 points better than its closest opponent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Its market cap has at certain points surpassed that of rival LVMH, despite being a single brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
When the leader won a set of points in this manner, she could “give birth to,” or activate, the next member of her team, who would play their counterpart on the other team.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
