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pointer

[poin-ter] / ˈpɔɪn tər /




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Linebacker Omar Speights suffered a hip pointer against the 49ers, McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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

Then, with only your pointer and middle fingers extended, wave your hand in front of it and speak the word Dispel.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

Service technicians say if you’re going to consult a chatbot, keep these pointers in mind:

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

Here, the recruitment veteran gives some pointers on how to get noticed in a tough jobs market.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Some extra pointers on rate locks may help buyers decide if the move is right for them.

From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026

Sam has been giving him pointers, but Willie is still rough around the edges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

“As a general rule,” he said, “men are in a more receptive mood for pointers when working with familiar teammates.”

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown


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