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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  • The census data helps county applications for state or federal funding because population growth indicates an area’s expansion and financial needs for more infrastructure, Breitzke said.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The source indicates this is particularly crucial for the institution at large.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Points (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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