pointer
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In a later experiment, clinicians and nonclinicians more accurately identified a redesigned pointer with additional musical and acoustic cues 90% of the time, compared with 80% accuracy for an earlier version, without slower response times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 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
Unlike a typical laser pointer that emits light, this device produces controlled vibrations.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2026
Where Byrd sits with one small piece of glass pinched between her thumb and pointer finger.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
The feedback started with praise before offering pointers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
She had been frustrated that one of her junior reports wasn’t grasping her pointers on pitching clients, so she role-played the conversation with the AI coach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
By night, they set up telescopes, trace constellations with laser pointers and explain what visitors are seeing in the dark skies.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
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
Maybe if I talked to Mr. Brunner, he could give me some pointers.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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