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point out

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify

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point out Idioms  

  1. Identify or bring to notice, as in He pointed out the oldest buildings in the city, or She pointed out an error in our reasoning. [Late 1400s]

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For what it’s worth, Schwartzman also owns dogs, though he’s quick to point out that growing up in Los Angeles, he volunteered at a cat shelter, and these days Plaza actually owns a dog, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

They also point out that step counts and sedentary time were measured at a single point, which may introduce some bias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

They point out that the core rate has been more stable than headline PCE inflation, hewing closely to a range of 2.8% to 3% in the past two years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

He stresses that he has stayed close to his roots and likes to point out that he owns a farm.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The authors were quick to point out, however, that “Fischer was not a strong enough favorite to be severely harmed by the draw collusion in the notorious Candidates Tournament in Curaçao, 1962.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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