point to
phrasal verb
pointed to; pointing to; points to
1
: to direct attention to (someone or something) by moving one's finger or an object held in one's hand in a particular direction
She pointed to me and asked me to stand up.
2
: to mention or refer to (something) as a way of supporting an argument or claim
The prosecution is unable to point to anything that proves its case.
I can point to several past accomplishments that show that I can perform the job well.
3
: to show that something is true or probably true
All the evidence points to him as the murderer.
Her symptoms point to diabetes.
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At several points during the earnings call, Witty and other executives pointed to the company’s increasing use of artificial intelligence and other technology in an effort to enhance customer experiences and interactions.
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Tami Luhby, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
James Hill stood before a crowd of roughly 200 people in downtown Leavenworth in September and pointed to a nearby area.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
While the study does not suggest that these Celtic communities operated under a formal matriarchy—where women held political power—the researchers believe the findings point to a society in which women held substantial sway over property and resources.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The center's lawyers pointed to the broadcast on NBC's New York City flagship station, WNBC, to allege a blatant violation of the FCC's equal time provisions during an election, and called it election interference.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
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Tami Luhby, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
James Hill stood before a crowd of roughly 200 people in downtown Leavenworth in September and pointed to a nearby area.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
While the study does not suggest that these Celtic communities operated under a formal matriarchy—where women held political power—the researchers believe the findings point to a society in which women held substantial sway over property and resources.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The center's lawyers pointed to the broadcast on NBC's New York City flagship station, WNBC, to allege a blatant violation of the FCC's equal time provisions during an election, and called it election interference.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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