point-blank

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Craig Wright was just one of numerous players battering at the Quins line, before the ball found its way to Coles, who proved unstoppable from point-blank range.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Barcelona's first clear chance came in the 70th minute, falling to Eric Garcia from point-blank range, but Marko Dmitrovic, at full stretch, made an astonishing save to keep the scores level.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

Asked point-blank if he confirmed or denied the attack, Maduro said "this could be something we talk about in a few days."

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Goalkeeper Joseph Piscatella made several point-blank saves to keep his side on top.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

But now a short, angry wizard stood before him, refusing, point-blank, to accept the prospect of disruption in his comfortable and ordered world — to believe that Voldemort could have risen.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling