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 restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Futures that indicate where the S&P 500 will trade at the opening bell dropped 2%, while Dow futures pointed to as much as a 970-point drop.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The away jersey features a white background with green horizontal lines inspired by the state’s agricultural roots and meant to reflect layered fields, according to the press release.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Point (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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