points (to)

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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  • Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
    Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
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  • This moment means a lot to me, man.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
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“Points (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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