point-blank

Example Sentences

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She’s 28 now—it’s been more than a decade since she wrote I Am Malala, about speaking out against the Taliban as a teenager and surviving being shot at point-blank range for it.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Here, he missed from point-blank range in the opening minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The centre-back rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes' corner but crashed his header off the crossbar from point-blank range.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

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

But he never approached me, he never asked me point-blank what I did, he’d just inquire if I were earning enough for my family and then silently nod.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee