How to Use pointer in a Sentence

pointer

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  • This may be a pointer to a very serious problem.
  • The latest data gives a pointer to the economy's overall growth.
  • Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business.
  • And, of course, to get some pointers on how to master Lime Wedge Football...
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Doncic didn’t hit his first three-pointer until 4:39 remained in the fourth quarter.
    — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 4 June 2021
  • Here is how this is going to work: Put something in the empty cup and read the y-position of the paper clip pointer.
    — Rhett Allain, Wired, 4 June 2021
  • Read on for the top fall press-on nail kits of 2024, plus pointers on application, removal, and how to make press-on nails last.
    — Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Esteban played on the larger marimba, alongside three others, his eyes trained on the wooden keys and holding each mallet pinched between a thumb and pointer finger.
    — Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2021
  • The emphasis on enabling better service is perhaps a pointer to the future for startups and early stage businesses working in this field.
    — Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • The pointer finger represents the need for singular focus—one audience, one big idea, one solution and one compelling call to action.
    — Jimi Gibson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Fans only could watch on TV as Doncic led the 21-point Game 4 comeback and sink the winning three-pointer at the overtime buzzer.
    — Dallas News, 27 May 2021
  • Houston, trailing by 20 points in the first half, are led back by Kenny Smith, whose Finals record seventh three pointer sends the game into overtime.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2021
  • Noah Clowney hit the Tide’s first shot of the game, a three-pointer, but the team is 0-for-5 since.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 11 Jan. 2023
  • This is a stem portion about the size of the pointer finger.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Feb. 2022
  • This time, LeBron made a long, fall-away three-pointer in the last minute to seal the win.
    — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2021
  • Malik’s first three-pointer was a pull-up in the first half.
    — Broderick Turner Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2021
  • Mitchell rolled in a layup then drilled a deep three-pointer to get the Fever within 14 points.
    — Gabby Hajduk, The Indianapolis Star, 16 June 2022
  • Brain says: Make an L shape with the thumb and pointer finger of each hand.
    — The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The boys are out there cheering the girls, giving them pointers.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Brody Benke scored from two yards out, and the Bluebirds needed a two-pointer to tie the game.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022
  • But for users who want their pointer to zip across the screen with just a brush of the mouse, there are options, too.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The star has a ring on the pointer finger of her hand that's holding her mint green phone.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
  • Talk to some of your friends and relatives and ask for some pointers.
    — Abigail Van Buren, cleveland, 28 July 2023
  • Kuhse hit a three-pointer a minute into the half to set the tone early as Saint Mary’s fought back.
    — oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Carter knocked down a three-pointer and pulled down two rebounds in Game 1.
    — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The lobby had a sculpture of a pointer and a glass wall with a view of the heated indoor pool.
    — Sam Apple, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
  • After a Mike Muscala three-pointer cut the Cavs’ lead to one.
    — Tim Bielik, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2022
  • RJ Melendez could have forced overtime with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the clean look was off the mark.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Tyrese Proctor opened up the scoring, getting the World Team on the board first with a big three pointer.
    — oregonlive, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Maybe Day won’t always be in there with laser pointer in hand.
    — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022

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