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 school official added that the University of Kentucky Police Department was working with the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner, and an initial investigation did not indicate that foul play was involved.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
  • Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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  • That decision means the jury can also issue punitive damages, which could result in millions more being awarded.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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“Point (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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