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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Has the plan worked? New York officials believe so, pointing to a reduction in commute times as traffic speeds have picked up, especially for express buses.
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Target's sales drop in 2023 marked the first such decline in years, though analysts who spoke with The Washington Post also pointed to economic factors, such as inflation, as contributing factors.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
In response to ProPublica’s analysis, Abbott’s office said in a statement that Texas law is clear and pointed to Texas health department data that shows 135 abortions have been performed since Roe was overturned without resulting in prosecution.
—CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Visitors have to start at Hualapai Hilltop, the only access point to the trail about 3.5–4 hours from Las Vegas or Phoenix.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Target's sales drop in 2023 marked the first such decline in years, though analysts who spoke with The Washington Post also pointed to economic factors, such as inflation, as contributing factors.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
In response to ProPublica’s analysis, Abbott’s office said in a statement that Texas law is clear and pointed to Texas health department data that shows 135 abortions have been performed since Roe was overturned without resulting in prosecution.
—CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Visitors have to start at Hualapai Hilltop, the only access point to the trail about 3.5–4 hours from Las Vegas or Phoenix.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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