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pointed (to)

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Definition of pointed (to)

past tense of point (to)

as in indicated

to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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The official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
During a board meeting Tuesday, supervisors discussed a county survey that indicated limited public support for development in eastern Alameda County.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

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