point out
phrasal verb
pointed out; pointing out; points out
1
: to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd.
Could you point out the restrooms, please.
2
: to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important)
He was quick to point our mistake out.
He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise.
As she likes to point out, she distrusted him from the beginning.
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Michael Dunne of the Dunne Insights newsletter points out that Chinese carmakers hold nearly 6% of the total European market, and 10% of EV sales.
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The renowned boxing journalist and author Tris Dixon points out that perhaps change is good in a dysfunctional sport.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Since the midseason break, the Wave have gained just six points out of a possible 21.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Zelensky pointed out then that many of those in service have been wounded multiple times during the conflict, as returning to the battlefield has often meant vulnerability to further injury.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The renowned boxing journalist and author Tris Dixon points out that perhaps change is good in a dysfunctional sport.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Since the midseason break, the Wave have gained just six points out of a possible 21.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Zelensky pointed out then that many of those in service have been wounded multiple times during the conflict, as returning to the battlefield has often meant vulnerability to further injury.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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