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as in tips
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Noun
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Despite its clear return on investment, recent indicators show that humanitarian funding for education has dropped for the first time in a decade.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025 -
However, other indicators show inflation has been falling more recently.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
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Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Read more: Steelers Hit With Alarming New TJ Watt Update Ahead of Penix's first season as the full-time starter, Newton spoke out with some blunt advice for the Falcons' second-year quarterback.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Pointers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointers. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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