How to Use pointer in a Sentence

pointer

noun
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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.
  • Noah Clowney hit the Tide’s first shot of the game, a three-pointer, but the team is 0-for-5 since.
    — Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 11 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Bulldogs salted the game away at the free-throw line despite a late layup by Sean Jones and a three-pointer by Kolek.
    — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2022
  • To move to the next item, users can pinch their pointer finger and thumb together.
    — Yoni Heisler, BGR, 12 Apr. 2022
  • In his final high school game, Israel set the tone with a long 3-pointer to open the scoring.
    — Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Hauser checked in at the 5:17 mark of the first quarter and sank a three-pointer from the corner under a minute later.
    — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2022
  • As for the pet-sitting, the roaming ball wields a laser pointer to get your pet bouncing around with glee.
    — WIRED, 5 Sep. 2022
  • His run started with a step-back 3-pointer with 7:26 remaining in the first half.
    — Joe Reedy, ajc, 6 Mar. 2023
  • West Linn scored the last five points of the half to lead 29-28, including a three-pointer by Leavitt, and never trailed again.
    — Scott Sepich, oregonlive, 19 Jan. 2023
  • James needed to make his fadeaway jump shot to win the game or Team Durant would’ve had a chance to win with a 3-pointer.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Portland got as close as 46-44 on a three-pointer by McKelle Meek.
    — oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2022
  • Then, using your right pointer finger, close the left nostril and exhale through the right.
    — Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Pritchard celebrates a three-pointer against the Hawks Wednesday night.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Nov. 2022
  • And, of course, Nembhard hit a game-winning 3-pointer in James' face that night.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The Tar Heels rebounded Jaquez’s miss and Love came down and hit another wild three-pointer to give them the lead.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2022
  • The best way to see the triangle is to form one with your fingers—connecting the tips of your thumbs, then the tips of your pointer fingers.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 27 May 2023
  • The three-pointer went on to become perhaps the most dominant offensive weapon used in the N.B.A.
    — Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2023
  • After Black's three-pointer, Alexander hit two free throws to put Creighton ahead 90-87.
    — Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Prospective bettors can lock in a $200 bonus if either team in the NBA Playoffs game of their choice makes a three-pointer.
    — Xl Media, cleveland, 10 May 2022

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