point toward

phrasal verb

pointed toward; pointing toward; points toward
: to show that something is true or probably true
Everything points toward a bright future for their company.
The results from these tests point toward a different conclusion.

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Although Netflix has not officially confirmed a second season, signs are strongly pointing toward a return. Evan Moore august 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025 Markets were pointing toward another rally on Sunday evening as investors brace for fresh economic data that will deliver new clues on how much President Donald Trump’s tariffs are impacting inflation. Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025 These days, when a Nivola family stroll is interrupted by a fan asking for a selfie, odds are the camera is pointed toward Sam. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025 More Tim Heitman/Getty Images His result at this event gave Charlie 80 points toward the Junior Ryder Cup team's qualifying ranking, bringing his total to 455. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point toward

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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

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