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a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Recent Examples of pointers Scoot Henderson went off for a season-high 31 points, pouring in 5-of-9 3-pointers, in Portland’s victory. —
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 So there's been a couple of pointers in climate models or in previous studies that have indicated that the system of currents might be weakening. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Marcus Smart had 25 points with five 3-pointers and seven assists for the Lakers, who have twice overcome the absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with a comprehensive team effort led by the 41-year-old James. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Maxey hit two of the biggest shots of the game, walking into back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers after eluding Celtics guards around Andre Drummond screens. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Ball currently ranks 10th in program history with 199 career 3-pointers and is 44th on UConn’s all-time scoring list. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 Fox’s 17 points and eight assists were crucial, as were Devin Vassell’s 15 points and four timely 3-pointers. —Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026 Curry scored a game-high 35 points, and Al Horford scored 14 for the Warriors, including a barrage of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Curry had two 3-pointers (one made, the other hit the rim) waved off because of offensive fouls that would have tied the score at 48 in the second quarter, prompting Kerr and Green to engage the referees in lengthy conversations. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 So there's been a couple of pointers in climate models or in previous studies that have indicated that the system of currents might be weakening. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Marcus Smart had 25 points with five 3-pointers and seven assists for the Lakers, who have twice overcome the absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with a comprehensive team effort led by the 41-year-old James. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Maxey hit two of the biggest shots of the game, walking into back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers after eluding Celtics guards around Andre Drummond screens. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Ball currently ranks 10th in program history with 199 career 3-pointers and is 44th on UConn’s all-time scoring list. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 Fox’s 17 points and eight assists were crucial, as were Devin Vassell’s 15 points and four timely 3-pointers. —Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026 Curry scored a game-high 35 points, and Al Horford scored 14 for the Warriors, including a barrage of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Curry had two 3-pointers (one made, the other hit the rim) waved off because of offensive fouls that would have tied the score at 48 in the second quarter, prompting Kerr and Green to engage the referees in lengthy conversations. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointers
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The geographic concentration of data centers means that indicators such as public or environmental health costs tend to vary widely by state.— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Facilitates discussions around key indicators like inflation, the labor market, financial markets and global risks.— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Safety tips for motorcyclists, drivers The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center offers safety tips.— Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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Growing up to hundreds of feet tall and dozens of feet across, with rich, golden-brown bark and dark green needles, there’s nothing quite as awe-inspiring as a California redwood.— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
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The simple design consists of an ergonomic handle with 14 stainless steel needles that not only hold vegetables in place, but also act as a guide for precise slicing.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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The event brings together senior residents and young people — primarily college students — to share stories and life advice.— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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His advice was simple, wrapped in the self-improvement argot of our times.— Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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In Asia, South Korea and Japanese benchmark indexes hit record highs in early Thursday trading.— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.— Stan Choe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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