point
noun
a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
had pointed
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past perfectof point.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Other economists already had pointed out more fundamental flaws in Rogoff/Reinhart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
And the DOJ essentially agreed with many of the order’s critics who had pointed out that the order provided no direction on what to do with the lists it created.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
The Fed dropped language that had pointed to rising downside risks in the labor market.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
The company also said it is on track for $13 billion to $15 billion in 2026 adjusted earnings, while forecasts had pointed to $13.7 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Dad had pointed out security cameras to her once at a museum they’d gone to when she was little.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
