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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Consequently, human workers are facing layoffs, replaced by AI.—
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The broadcaster has also faced challenges editing Edwards out of popular programmes like Doctor Who, and many live events broadcast by the BBC over the past 20 years.—
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The model, who fronts the Mother’s Day campaign, opted for loungewear coords.—
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Hulu released the official trailer for season two of the Nicole Kidman fronted series Nine Perfect Strangers.—
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“Point (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28toward%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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