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Phrasal Verb - pointing up

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Raymundo CH

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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
1The flaws in the evidence started pointing up during cross-examination.
2The discrepancies across the financial reports continued pointing up the extent of the corruption.
3Several eyewitness accounts started pointing up inconsistencies in their earlier statements.
4Statistics showed that poverty rates pointed up in certain regions after a series of natural disasters.
5The inconsistencies in her story kept pointing up new doubts about her trustworthiness.
6The numerous red flags began pointing up the potential for a major audit.
7Their research pointed up various challenges with implementing the new policy.
8The team kept finding evidence that pointed up counterarguments to their original hypothesis.
9Forensic analysis helped point up new information in the case.
10Fresh observations started pointing up how decreased air quality affected plant growth.