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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And that message was echoed by Trump, who is already pointing to the decision as a justification for his own promise to grant clemency to another law-breaking group: the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an effort to nullify Biden’s victory and keep Trump in office.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
But Hong also points to how a distinctive figure that represents the artist is included in almost all of the scenes in Citizen 13660—a creative liberty, since Okubo naturally could not have seen herself.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
Although there is evidence pointing to Eastman's death, Sawan emphasized that police remain hopeful until a body is recovered.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Aside from the claims made by the accuser and 6-year-old student, there was little evidence that pointed to Martinez’s guilt, according to the complaint.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
But Hong also points to how a distinctive figure that represents the artist is included in almost all of the scenes in Citizen 13660—a creative liberty, since Okubo naturally could not have seen herself.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
Although there is evidence pointing to Eastman's death, Sawan emphasized that police remain hopeful until a body is recovered.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Aside from the claims made by the accuser and 6-year-old student, there was little evidence that pointed to Martinez’s guilt, according to the complaint.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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