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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

Backers point out though, that, two years on from rejoining the flagship EU research programme, the UK has emerged as a leading beneficiary.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But, they point out, over that time the market’s defensive sectors still outperform a money-market fund, on average.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Anya wanted to point out that none of the grownups had done a thing, but she kept it inside.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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