point toward

phrasal verb

pointed toward; pointing toward; points toward
: to show that something is true or probably true
Everything points toward a bright future for their company.
The results from these tests point toward a different conclusion.

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That said, Trinen also pointed toward rising prices in the wider economy to justify the $150 jump between Switch and Switch 2 pricing. ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025 Such criticism was also pointed toward Trump during his first term. Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025 The work that excites you, even in small moments, may be pointing toward a better fit. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 All roads should point toward growth and measurable objectives. Mike Meisenheimer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point toward

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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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