point
noun
a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
are pointing
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present progressiveof point.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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And this year, the crowds’ responses are pointing in her favor.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
Stock futures are pointing higher to end a bumpy week, but not shares of telecom giants after the world’s richest man made a move to enter that established business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Scientists are pointing to a glacier collapse as a key cause of the deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
It’s unclear what factors led to the crash and a medical examiner’s report is still underway, but safe street advocates are pointing to the death as one reason the road improvement project is overdue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Suddenly, fingers are pointing in my direction, and the reporter and her crew are heading our way.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
