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

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

They point out that when Warsh was campaigning for the job of Fed chair, he seemed to favor cuts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

They point out that he inherited a situation in which Ukraine had already successfully built up its medium- and long-range strike capabilities, something over which the defence minister has little day-to-day influence.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The researchers point out that the use of AI doesn’t necessarily mean workers accomplished what they set out to do, or saved time or money.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Lit by the sunlight pouring out from the weapons room doorway, I’m able to point out the bouquet of flowers in the creature’s hand.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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