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pointed (to)

verb

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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Homeland Security has indicated that getting the wall built is a priority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Emergency orders meant for rare situations are becoming a permanent tool as load outpaces supply.

— Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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