Phrasal Verb - pointing up
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.Definition
a phrasal verb meaning to become more apparent or noticeable, often in a gradual or gradual-increasing manner. It can involve either visual or non-visual aspects of something, suggesting a change in perception or recognition of the thing in question.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The flaws in the evidence started pointing up during cross-examination. |
| 2 | The discrepancies across the financial reports continued pointing up the extent of the corruption. |
| 3 | Several eyewitness accounts started pointing up inconsistencies in their earlier statements. |
| 4 | Statistics showed that poverty rates pointed up in certain regions after a series of natural disasters. |
| 5 | The inconsistencies in her story kept pointing up new doubts about her trustworthiness. |
| 6 | The numerous red flags began pointing up the potential for a major audit. |
| 7 | Their research pointed up various challenges with implementing the new policy. |
| 8 | The team kept finding evidence that pointed up counterarguments to their original hypothesis. |
| 9 | Forensic analysis helped point up new information in the case. |
| 10 | Fresh observations started pointing up how decreased air quality affected plant growth. |