How to Use point out in a Sentence

point out

verb
  • Duffy points out a chair with a sun symbol painted on its crest.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But the rising senior was quick to point out that there’s more to his game than just size.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
  • Johnson pointed out the third-down issues on both sides of the ball.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Cristobal pointed out that most of his jobs have been rebuilds.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Even Slowik couldn’t help but point out the connection.
    — Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
  • Skeptics will point out that the new defense pact might not mean much in practice.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts point out the 50-year-old brand is much more than movies.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • This report has a flip side—one that points out the safest states to traverse this summer.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The judge pointed out how the case has been lingering in the courthouse for more than a decade.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Then again, everyone’s feeling a bit burnt out, as Una points out.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Michaels points out that people forget there was a sketch that aired right after this happened.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Officials also point out that Covid was a brand-new virus, while this one is not.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
  • Besides, the group points out, Coloradans have been down this creek before.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • Tyler Reddick, who finished third, is 24 points out of the lead.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As a cover track, Isakov is quick to point out the pitfalls of that concept as a whole.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But even Jo-Ellen couldn’t help but point out to Alicia that that means cum.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • Gold points out, the scripts were character-driven which meant the kids would have to do the heavy lifting.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 May 2026
  • As the author points out, our autonomy has been removed from us piece by piece.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As some have pointed out, Matt Damon is not even kind of Greek.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • The fund pointed out that MBS risk is not from the threat of default.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Every time an allergy is pointed out, there’s a note left on the order for the kitchen.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Blizzard points out that some mushrooms can be eaten raw in very small quantities.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Annette pointed out that even though her son was a quadriplegic, his mind was sharp.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • But there are still optimists who point out the potential upside is still vast.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Some of it had pointed out tenants that no longer exist, Mosher said.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
  • Coffin points out that Max knows every Minion by name and has a soft spot for them.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • Mueller pointed out that double-doubles are a given with Kuziela.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • That rate hasn’t changed much in decades, a fact that repossessors constantly point out.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • That, in turn, drives greater demand for experts, Shipper pointed out.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, Holmes’ fans pointed out that Holmes’ past two boyfriends also were younger men.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

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