points (to)

Definition of points (to)next
present tense third-person singular of point (to)
as in indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of the reduced production points to declining efficiency within the plant

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  • New research indicates that living there may affect kids’ lungs.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The ‘myth of mass exodus’ Building on its data showing New York office space is still in high demand, JLL argued that the robustness of New York’s business sector is also dependent on a steady supply of qualified labor, which indicates that high-quality talent still gravitates toward the city.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • For many, that means constant worry.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Points (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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