pointedly

Example Sentences

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And Wall Street has pointedly refused to be flustered by the conflict in recent weeks, particularly after excitement over robust corporate earnings.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The White House has pointedly ignored their pleas.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

"May there be greater room for freedom and may the dignity of the human person always be safeguarded," the Pope said pointedly.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

You and your husband, Ed Harris, kind of pointedly did not stand or applaud during a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Seating himself at his desk, he pointedly fished about in a drawer until Miss Marsten, perceiving the hint, departed.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick