pointed (to)

Definition of pointed (to)next
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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  • In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
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  • DeSantis said last month that the detention facility was always meant to be temporary.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
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“Pointed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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