as in looks (toward)
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the town's monument to its lost fishermen points toward the sea, the source of its wealth as well as its sorrow
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Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.—
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The district also faces financial challenges, with expenses exceeding general fund revenue starting in the 2024-25 school year.—
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“Points (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28toward%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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