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One of the soldiers later told an inquest that Campbell and McGirr had taken possession of guns and were pointing them in the direction of the military unit.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

U.S. equity futures were pointing toward another dismal open — and then things abruptly turned around.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Stock futures were pointing to gains Friday with technology companies leading the way in a bright start to 2026.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

At the same time, executives were pointing out causes for concern about the world’s biggest economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

“And then the parents were pointing and pulling them from me as if I were a criminal. There’s no respect for an anciano anymore. What’s this country coming to?”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina