pointer

Example Sentences

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Musselman knocked down a three pointer during a brief stint off the bench, then threw another up soon after.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

But it was Wales who reacted best, Rogers scooping up a Dan Edwards pass out of the backdoor to cross for a five pointer the outside-half also converted.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

As she scrabbled for a laser pointer in her large handbag, her coloratura was comically on point, though she was inaudible in her middle range during the cabaletta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

Sophia could no longer move her whole hand, but she could still tap with her right pointer finger.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

To the great astonishment of me and Lloyd and probably Dad, Tansy barked, “They aren’t going to put that pointer in the ground. It’s worth good money, and there’s plenty of use left in it!”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck