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Recent Examples of point-blank
CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Mats Zuccarello had a couple of point-blank chances that would have tied the score, and the Wild outshot Toronto 17-5 in the final 20 minutes.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Oak Ridge stole the ball and had another point-blank shot, but it was rejected by Sarasota’s Sam Reindel, leading to two free throws made by Isaiah Jenkins and a 51-48 margin.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
As the gunmen rummaged through the bedroom for the mysterious document, one of them shot Haiti’s president at point-blank range and then took a picture of him.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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After a miss by Oweh, Graves had another point-blank attempt that missed, and Oweh was able to scramble for the ball on the floor as Kentucky called timeout.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Mats Zuccarello had a couple of point-blank chances that would have tied the score, and the Wild outshot Toronto 17-5 in the final 20 minutes.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Oak Ridge stole the ball and had another point-blank shot, but it was rejected by Sarasota’s Sam Reindel, leading to two free throws made by Isaiah Jenkins and a 51-48 margin.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
As the gunmen rummaged through the bedroom for the mysterious document, one of them shot Haiti’s president at point-blank range and then took a picture of him.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point-blank
Adjective
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Venezuela should also enact a simple, low-rate Singapore-like income tax system or even a straight-out flat tax, like Estonia and Bulgaria have done.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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The veil having been brusquely lifted from his eyes, Blair eventually left the service.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gina remains loyal to Amy, who has at times treated her friend brusquely.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The plaintiffs in Wednesday's lawsuit argued the order unconstitutionally intrudes on Congress and the states' power to regulate elections, since the Constitution doesn't give the president any direct authority over how federal elections are conducted.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For instance, French people are often seen as more direct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Global interest in India’s data center sector has risen sharply amid growing AI workloads.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are also moments of frank reflection, in the back of a car or alone in Seoul, where the members take stock of the weight of their fame and the pressure of returning to a newly uncertain place in the global pop landscape.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pretty and profane, funny and frank, Paul amassed a large following.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But in August 2022, Centene abruptly backed out of the investment.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roy was in his second job running a team in the league, following a three-year tenure with the Avalanche from 2013-16 that included winning the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year and abruptly resigning in the middle of the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The crew has also appeared live on camera throughout NASA’s continuing broadcast of the mission, allowing candid glimpses of their life in space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Vance's new memoir comes 10 years after his best-selling 2016 book, Hillbilly Elegy, a candid account of his childhood, upbringing and personal life in Appalachia.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The pair are joined by 14 others, including conwoman Anna Delvey and outspoken influencer Hallie Batchelder.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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