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There were glowing little pointings labeled Lemons and Oranges, Radishes, or just plain Fruit, but never "Still Life."

From Time Magazine Archive

"On the contrary, for seven days my thirst for knowledge has been only restrained by the pointings of conscience."

From The Hermit of Far End by Pedler, Margaret

He had always carried himself with decorum in the village, and the idea of a slow procession through the little street with all the inevitable curious remarks, explanations, pointings, was too much for him.

From The Wonderful Visit by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Already we see pointings to the childish activities that we would not check.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)

To think of some things you did—those smilings and chattings, rash pointings and gesturings.

From The Piazza Tales by Melville, Herman

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