pointer

Example Sentences

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Bilodeau, who scored only four points in the first 20 minutes, hit a three pointer 10 seconds into the second half and added another to tie the score at 38.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

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

Dari raised his pointer finger to his lips and held it there as we tiptoed through the lobby, moving so slowly we hardly moved at all.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller