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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Some law enforcement members could be seen in the video with guns drawn and pointed toward the building.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
American Airlines Grant Baldwin | Getty Images American Airlines customers flying on basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or points toward elite status, the carrier said this week.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Right now, market expectations point toward just one additional rate cut in 2026, though even that single reduction isn't guaranteed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But unemployment has also been creeping up, which would typically point toward lower rates.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
American Airlines Grant Baldwin | Getty Images American Airlines customers flying on basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or points toward elite status, the carrier said this week.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Right now, market expectations point toward just one additional rate cut in 2026, though even that single reduction isn't guaranteed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But unemployment has also been creeping up, which would typically point toward lower rates.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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