point
noun
a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
was pointing
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past progressiveof point.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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By broaching the moral consequences of machine learning, Littlejohn said Vance was pointing to a hierarchy of AI threats beyond just economic effects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
He was pointing out that it would take constant vigilance to fend off repeated attempts to chip away at the protections he helped enshrine in the Coastal Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The frost problem having been dealt with, the arrow was pointing straight up.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Coinbase was pointing 1.4% lower at $252.33 in premarket trading, after climbing 1.3% Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
“Something’s wrong! It was pointing to Arkhe—now it’s moved. What does that mean?”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
