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point (toward)

verb

Definition of point (toward)

as in to look (toward)

to stand or sit with the face or front toward the town's monument to its lost fishermen points toward the sea, the source of its wealth as well as its sorrow

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The area facing additional downpours includes Texas Hill Country, which saw devastating flash flooding last July that left more than 130 dead, including 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Through Taylor-Joy’s character, the series reminds us to face ourselves, even the broken and painful bits that feel shameful.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

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Despite having retired from soccer years ago, David Beckham has noticeably been one of the most visible faces of this World Cup, fronting numerous commercials.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 July 2026
This includes figuring out the method of how payment will happen, as well as a timeline for when the person fronting the cost can expect to be repaid.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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