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Recent Examples of point-blank
Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
An instant later, another agent opened fire at point-blank range.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, residents have been outraged with the use of pepper spray at point-blank range.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In overtime, Kuemper stopped a Dvorsky breakaway and Hofer denied Clarke from point-blank range to send the game to the shootout.
—Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
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In reality, videos show one agent calling Good an expletive as she is shot in the face and chest at point-blank range.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
An instant later, another agent opened fire at point-blank range.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, residents have been outraged with the use of pepper spray at point-blank range.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In overtime, Kuemper stopped a Dvorsky breakaway and Hofer denied Clarke from point-blank range to send the game to the shootout.
—Daily News, 25 Jan. 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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Beyond direct employment, Meta is launching a Boone County-wide workforce development initiative through the Boone County Career Collaborative.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Nobody would have been surprised to hear Bad Bunny use one of the year’s biggest stages to levy direct condemnation of the administration’s dehumanizing bigotry.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Miami also bounced back sharply, jumping 82 percent to 40 sales, while London slipped to seventh place with just 35 deals.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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If the states don’t reach a deal, federal officials could sharply cut Arizona’s water starting next year, and at that point, a lawsuit is likely, Buschatzke said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Personal relationships are key to developing the trust that allows frank discussions about policy.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because, unlike other reality dating TV shows like The Bachelor and Love Island, the series encourages frank conversations about politics and social issues that mirror dating in the modern age.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Once a thriving Crowne Plaza, the hotel was downgraded to a Radisson and then a Red Lion before closing abruptly in early 2020 when the state suspended its tax permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Nell is forty-two years old in 1971 and seeking to find out more about her mother, Hazel, who was secretive and abruptly moved she and her sister Evie from home to home.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Social gatherings like schools or churches, promotional commissions for growing businesses, the development of vital projects like the All-American Canal and Hoover Dam, candid shots of workers and goers-by, desert landscapes, and much, much more.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The legal filing followed a candid social media announcement in January 2025, when Alba publicly confirmed the split.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Glenn is an outspoken mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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