Example Sentences

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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

After USC lost to unranked Texas Christian in the Alamo Bowl to finish a 9-4 season, coach Lincoln Riley said, “The arrow is pointing straight up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

“The arrow is pointing upwards—they’re thinking of increased head count and taking advantage of the boom that is coming,” said Alan Johnson of compensation-consulting firm Johnson Associates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

One has a bandage on his face, one is pointing to his chest for a doctor, and one is rolling up his pants to show off what looks like a shark bite.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini