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Recent Examples of point-blank
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
She was reportedly shot twice at point-blank range and died at the scene.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
But one of them was on a point-blank one-timer by Corey Perry on the doorstep on a power play.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The Rapids, already up a goal thanks to an incredible solo run and finish by Djordje Mihailovic, nearly doubled the lead with a point-blank shot off the crossbar by Sam Bassett in the 59th minute.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
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Lundell was in the box for roughing after a scrum at the end of the first period, and Corey Perry — who scored the game-tying goal late in Game 2 — scored from point-blank range to cut Edmonton’s deficit to one early in the period.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
She was reportedly shot twice at point-blank range and died at the scene.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
But one of them was on a point-blank one-timer by Corey Perry on the doorstep on a power play.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The Rapids, already up a goal thanks to an incredible solo run and finish by Djordje Mihailovic, nearly doubled the lead with a point-blank shot off the crossbar by Sam Bassett in the 59th minute.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point-blank
Adjective
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But as Saleh’s script advances, and the actor sees the walls closing in around him on all sides, the tone grows more desperate and the film turns into a straight-out thriller.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Some people are staying; some people are just canceling straight-out.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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For peaches that are still ripening, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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People drawn to the Mütter often share a frank, forensic fascination with the human body and the stranger aspects of science.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The result is an intimate, melancholy, frank, and surprising paean to reading and books.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Where the 2016 World Series champions saw their contention window close rather abruptly, this iteration might be better equipped to last if Hoyer invests in the development of those players.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Lovato, whose Disney Channel stardom catapulted her to fame at a young age, has been candid about her struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and disordered eating.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The candid reflections of their upbringings, their unique cultural backgrounds and the overarching complexity of living authentically are all equally important pieces of a fabric that is slowly being sewn into a quilt.—
Morgan Lieberman,
NPR,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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That means the Mets being more forthright with their expectations for Senga.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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In assessing one offensive turnover during an end-of-game period from the latter stages of minicamp last week, Johnson was forthright with his spring progress report.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The songwriting reveals Solana Rowe at her most plainspoken and blunt.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Dec. 2024
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There’s no bombast, no contests, not even any highlight clips; just some plainspoken, matter-of-fact comments from the guy next door who happens to watch an awful lot of hockey.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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