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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Despite the family connections, Democrats have raised alarms in response to Kennedy’s nomination, pointing to his history of anti-vaccine rhetoric.
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers pointed to the roughly $10 billion in farmers’ assistance that is expected to be included in the bill as an effort to keep the agriculture industry afloat as Congress continues to hammer out its annual Farm Bill.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, scientists point to a few reasons why superflares might not be a huge cause for alarm.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
Glasner had frequently pointed to his side’s lengthy injury list and the players’ lack of time in pre-season to gain familiarity with his system as a reason for the team’s slow start.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers pointed to the roughly $10 billion in farmers’ assistance that is expected to be included in the bill as an effort to keep the agriculture industry afloat as Congress continues to hammer out its annual Farm Bill.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, scientists point to a few reasons why superflares might not be a huge cause for alarm.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
Glasner had frequently pointed to his side’s lengthy injury list and the players’ lack of time in pre-season to gain familiarity with his system as a reason for the team’s slow start.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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