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Recent Examples of point-blank
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Mark Stone had a chance from point-blank range on the power play, and Vejmelka robbed him by kicking out the pad.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In footage posted to X by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, dozens of bystanders can be seen filming as Jaden is savagely beaten, when one of his attackers draws a firearm and shoots him at point-blank range.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
After Oettinger stopped a point-blank chance by Danila Yurov — alone in front of the net — the Stars raced back the other way and took their first lead of the series on an unfortunate bounce.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The juveniles shot McKeever five times, including at point-blank range to her head.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Mark Stone had a chance from point-blank range on the power play, and Vejmelka robbed him by kicking out the pad.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In footage posted to X by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, dozens of bystanders can be seen filming as Jaden is savagely beaten, when one of his attackers draws a firearm and shoots him at point-blank range.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
After Oettinger stopped a point-blank chance by Danila Yurov — alone in front of the net — the Stars raced back the other way and took their first lead of the series on an unfortunate bounce.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point-blank
Adjective
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When’s the last time everyone straight-out applauded the Dolphins draft?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Are people just straight-out living here under those blue tarps?—
Kristin Dombek,
Harpers Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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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But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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And even direct calls were becoming indirect.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The verdict capped an 11-day trial where Derulo and Spatola offered sharply different accounts of how the song was created.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz unleashed the biggest oil supply shock in history, sending energy prices sharply higher.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Charles Collier, a former UK representative of Rebel Wilson, has offered a frank assessment of the legal mess that has engulfed The Deb during evidence to a trial in Australia.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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To show with people like Benjamin Shine, Anne von Freyburg and Magda Sayeg really pushes it and to be frank, [its] cool.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The company abruptly shut down on Saturday after talks for a government bailout fell apart, stranding passengers and leaving 17,000 people out of jobs.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 May 2026
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Unfortunately, Cubs fans are waking up to the reality that watching those games for free, which generations of Americans did, has abruptly come to an end.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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In a candid conversation with Page Six, Thomas opened up about the long road to reshaping his professional identity after leaving the series.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow Another candid confession from Jerry O’Connell backfired fast as critics seized on the actor’s remarks about his teenage daughters’ partying and vaping habits.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Chief among the familiar faces is Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the stoic, gruffly professional explosives-disposal expert Major Will Tranter, who shows up at a construction site in the heart of London where an unexploded, 1,000-pound WWII bomb has just been found.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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