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point (toward)

verb

Definition of point (toward)

as in to look (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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The co-pilot accused of carrying out the attack is under arrest and facing prosecution by UAE authorities.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Many depend on critical minerals such as copper and rare earth elements that face growing supply chain pressures.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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Perkins is a former Great British Bake Off and comedian who has fronted numerous British TV shows.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Ella Bleu Travolta, John’s daughter, walked the Miu Miu show, and Apple Martin, offspring of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, debuted on the runway for Chloé after fronting one of its campaigns.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

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