Example Sentences

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He said she had pointed a broken pencil at him.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

He had pointed to Japan's and other Asian economies' dependence on fuel from the Middle East as reason for them to get involved.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

He pulled the desk chair over, positioning it a little off to the right from where Emma had pointed.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix