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Recent Examples of point-blank
Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Levante's Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan kept Barcelona from adding the fourth with a pair of outstanding saves in a row in the final minutes, first off a header by Raphinha and then off a point-blank strike from López on the rebound.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
UConn was on the attack more often, but Cloutier withstood all shots, including a point-blank shot from Shahan on a breakaway.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Another agent shot him multiple times through a side window at point-blank range.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Levante's Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan kept Barcelona from adding the fourth with a pair of outstanding saves in a row in the final minutes, first off a header by Raphinha and then off a point-blank strike from López on the rebound.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
UConn was on the attack more often, but Cloutier withstood all shots, including a point-blank shot from Shahan on a breakaway.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 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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Still, Gu’s interpretive garment may be an early indicator of how Met Gala guests will arrive on the first Monday of May; after all, this year’s theme is Fashion is Art, and some will undoubtedly take direct inspiration from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s vast collection.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Blue Owl is a significant direct lender to the sector, which has been shaken by concerns that rapidly advancing AI tools could erode traditional SaaS business models.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Empty containers in the wrong locations, ships gridlocked outside of ports and other logistical problems raised prices sharply for a wide variety of goods.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Noem made the statement during a four-hour hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers sharply criticized the department’s aggressive immigration enforcement.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 4,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Contemporary observers could not be quite so frank, but still signaled that the message had been received.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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While speaking to the publication, the singer-actress was frank about her reasons for stepping back.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The programming shapes a unique, electromagnetic wave that rises and falls abruptly and pulses rapidly.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks earlier, the use of a military laser system by CBP designed to disrupt drones near El Paso prompted the FAA to abruptly shut down a large swath of airspace up to 18,000 feet over the city for 10 days.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As funny as these moments can be, Grace gets candid about the downside of virality after being a working actor for nearly 15 years.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now Republicans want to turn years of candid on-camera musings against him.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under Sánchez, Europe’s last major progressive leader, Spain also has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Republicans were very outspoken against the deal.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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