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point

[point] / pɔɪnt /








NOUN
scoring unit of sport competition
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It can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms often do not appear in the early stages and can point to other conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

U.S. stock futures point to an extension of May’s record-setting rally, even as oil prices rose after the U.S. and Iran exchanged a fresh round of strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

At this point, part of the material's optical response falls almost to zero.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

I put this point about the lack of an NHS pathway to then Health Secretary Wes Streeting just a few weeks ago, before his resignation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

And I will imagine myself on the high school stage four years from now, giving a valedictorian speech after beating Jonah by way more than half a point while he looks on, moping.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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