point toward
phrasal verb
pointed toward; pointing toward; points toward
: to show that something is true or probably true
Everything points toward a bright future for their company.
The results from these tests point toward a different conclusion.
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The Republican president's use of tariffs to extract concessions from other nations points toward a possibly destructive trade war and a stark change in America's approach to global leadership.
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arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
With fears brewing over the potential tariff impact, the labor market slowing and indicators pointed toward possible negative growth in the first quarter, the president and his top lieutenants are projecting a mostly optimistic outlook tempered with warnings about near-term churning.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
The future points toward more seamless human-robot collaboration, with machines that understand human intentions and adjust accordingly.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Everything right now is pointing toward getting back at the end of the [regular season] and getting ready to play basketball.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
With fears brewing over the potential tariff impact, the labor market slowing and indicators pointed toward possible negative growth in the first quarter, the president and his top lieutenants are projecting a mostly optimistic outlook tempered with warnings about near-term churning.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
The future points toward more seamless human-robot collaboration, with machines that understand human intentions and adjust accordingly.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Everything right now is pointing toward getting back at the end of the [regular season] and getting ready to play basketball.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Point toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20toward. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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