point
noun
a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
is pointing
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present progressiveof point (3rd person singular).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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"They're trying to make the case that the positives will far outweigh some of those negatives that the public backlash is pointing out," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
An ETF tracking those stocks rose Thursday and is pointing up again premarket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Still, a closely followed market gauge is pointing to a notably low premium for stocks relative to bonds.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
One critical factor that influences how well QKD works is pointing error, which occurs when the transmitter and receiver are not perfectly aligned.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026
Boo is pointing up at the cloudless blue sky.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
