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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The attorneys also point out that the settlement will massively increase financial benefits to athletes in ways that no other case or law has done.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Others voiced similar frustrations, pointing out that $40,000 had become all too familiar in the Bonus Round.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Spearman also points out that irritation, burning, or sensitivity can indicate your scalp is overloaded with residue from hair products.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Ma also pointed out how great Shishkova and Naumov, winners at the 1994 world championships in pairs while competing in two Olympic Games, were as coaches.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Others voiced similar frustrations, pointing out that $40,000 had become all too familiar in the Bonus Round.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Spearman also points out that irritation, burning, or sensitivity can indicate your scalp is overloaded with residue from hair products.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Ma also pointed out how great Shishkova and Naumov, winners at the 1994 world championships in pairs while competing in two Olympic Games, were as coaches.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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