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Recent Examples of point-blank
City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Three prominent activists have filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department, claiming an LAPD officer shot them at point-blank range with foam rounds without provocation during a protest over the summer.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
There was the headline stop inside six minutes to deny Taty Castellanos from point-blank range, but another to deny Bowen seven minutes later, before a better use of his head to keep out Castellanos in the 100th minute.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Over the course of six inconceivably traumatic days, Caldwell and three friends were forcibly marched and starved, shoved under boulders to evade detection, and made to watch their kidnappers execute members of the rival Kyrgyz Army at point-blank range.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department is facing a lawsuit alleging an officer shot three prominent activists at point-blank range with less-lethal rounds during a protest last summer, it was announced on Tuesday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Three prominent activists have filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department, claiming an LAPD officer shot them at point-blank range with foam rounds without provocation during a protest over the summer.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
There was the headline stop inside six minutes to deny Taty Castellanos from point-blank range, but another to deny Bowen seven minutes later, before a better use of his head to keep out Castellanos in the 100th minute.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Over the course of six inconceivably traumatic days, Caldwell and three friends were forcibly marched and starved, shoved under boulders to evade detection, and made to watch their kidnappers execute members of the rival Kyrgyz Army at point-blank range.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point-blank
Adjective
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Venezuela should also enact a simple, low-rate Singapore-like income tax system or even a straight-out flat tax, like Estonia and Bulgaria have done.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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The veil having been brusquely lifted from his eyes, Blair eventually left the service.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gina remains loyal to Amy, who has at times treated her friend brusquely.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The documents, however, do not provide any direct evidence of criminal wrongdoing.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Big-hearted and sharply funny, Lucy Schulman is a charming comedic coming-of-age story from multihyphenate Tribeca alum Ellie Sachs.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.—
Lee Ying Shan,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As parents contend with rising costs and an overall tighter economic climate, more of them are using those challenges as an opportunity to have frank talks with their kids about money, according to a recent survey.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But that all stopped abruptly once Kim was gone.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Heather Santee said the power at her bakery was abruptly terminated just ahead of Valentine’s Day.—
Margie Mason,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fans of Lyonne commented on the post, worried and checking in with the actor, who has long been candid about her battle with addiction.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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European nations have been particularly outspoken.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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But the American pope has become increasingly outspoken against certain policies of the American president.—
Norah O'Donnell,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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