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point out

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Whatever Warsh’s leanings, economists also point out that he is just one voter on a 12-member committee that sets the key U.S. interest rate.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

But they, and the series, point out what an epic battle Xana put up and the horrific extent of her injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

I point out to families that I have my own kids, and I would never recommend something for your kids that I wouldn’t do for mine.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Travellers' choices depend on a whole range of different factors, not least pricing, experts point out.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Jam figured it wasn’t a good time to point out that Pet could still hear everything Redemption was saying—just because you can’t see or hear something doesn’t mean it can’t see or hear you.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

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