pointer
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By measuring the tiny movement of the beam with a mirror and a light pointer, Cavendish could determine the gravitational interaction between the masses and obtain information corresponding to the value of big G.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Flash estimate August inflation data for Germany on Monday then for Italy and the eurozone on Tuesday will kick off the week’s data releases, giving an important pointer about the impact of energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Cute” isn’t the typical word associated with TSA personnel, but this German shorthaired pointer is an exception.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
The balls of both feet and the ends of both pointer toes had been mashed into misshapen blisters.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
But then he took his glasses off, used his thumb and pointer finger to pinch the tears away.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
Whether by sharing pointers with rookies or helping rising stars such as teammate Tuli Tuipulotu navigate fuzzy contract negotiations, Mack makes himself available to help those in the Chargers organization become their best selves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Service technicians say if you’re going to consult a chatbot, keep these pointers in mind:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Some extra pointers on rate locks may help buyers decide if the move is right for them.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
"It also has a striking cross-cultural element. The star pointers carry their standard names in Persian, alongside Sanskrit equivalents etched in the Devanagari script."
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Maybe if I talked to Mr. Brunner, he could give me some pointers.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
