point (to)

Definition of point (to)next
as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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  • The forensic report also indicated that Trottier's DNA matched that of tissue paper recovered from the scene, the affidavit alleges, per the outlets.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Wells Fargo's Efficiency Ratio came in a bit higher than expected, but still indicated significant improvement, with a year-over-year decline of 2 percentage points, or 200-basis-points (a lower number is better here).
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • That means that all of the Navy ships currently in the Middle East can play a role in enforcing a blockade.
    Luis Martinez, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The warning means residents should avoid burning due to strong winds and low humidity levels.
    Joseph Dames, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Point (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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