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Recent Examples of point-blank
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Lundell was in the box for roughing after a scrum at the end of the first period, and Corey Perry — who scored the game-tying goal late in Game 2 — scored from point-blank range to cut Edmonton’s deficit to one early in the period.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
She was reportedly shot twice at point-blank range and died at the scene.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
But one of them was on a point-blank one-timer by Corey Perry on the doorstep on a power play.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Anton Lundell made it 3-0 with 41.7 seconds left in the frame on a point-blank shot in front of the net after Carter Verhaeghe poked the puck free with a strong forecheck behind the Oilers’ net.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Lundell was in the box for roughing after a scrum at the end of the first period, and Corey Perry — who scored the game-tying goal late in Game 2 — scored from point-blank range to cut Edmonton’s deficit to one early in the period.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
She was reportedly shot twice at point-blank range and died at the scene.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
But one of them was on a point-blank one-timer by Corey Perry on the doorstep on a power play.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point-blank
Adjective
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First, let’s just straight-out ask: Are you done being an artist?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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But as Saleh’s script advances, and the actor sees the walls closing in around him on all sides, the tone grows more desperate and the film turns into a straight-out thriller.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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In direct sunlight for the 6 pm kickoffs, things have been even more difficult.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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This involves frank and open pro-and-con discussions between doctor and patient in which many issues are taken into consideration, including age, race (African-American men are at higher risk), family history, diet and obesity (a high fat diet and too much body fat increase risk).—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
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People drawn to the Mütter often share a frank, forensic fascination with the human body and the stranger aspects of science.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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A number of artists have cut ties with the Kennedy Center since President Trump abruptly ousted president Deborah Rutter and board chair David Rubenstein, replaced board members appointed by former President Biden with his own, and became chair himself earlier this year.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Federal officials did not respond to requests for comment about why the park was targeted or why the raid ended abruptly.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Hathaway has been candid about her motherhood journey, which began with her eldest in 2016.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Recruit two to three marketing professionals from outside your sector who will inspire bold thinking and provide candid feedback.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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But Campbell cited how Guidepost independently corroborated Womack’s account through several other interviews, and that Hunt had ample opportunity to be forthright about his side of the story before the report was released.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Some companies have been forthright, such as the CEO of Bangalore e-commerce firm Dukaan, who laid off their entire customer support team because AI was 85% more efficient.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The songwriting reveals Solana Rowe at her most plainspoken and blunt.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Dec. 2024
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There’s no bombast, no contests, not even any highlight clips; just some plainspoken, matter-of-fact comments from the guy next door who happens to watch an awful lot of hockey.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Point-blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point-blank. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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