Pointed
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The first time, he drops it while trying to rescue Casey and Sarah, then stumbles on a windowsill with it drawn and pointed at the Big Bad before kneecaping the scientist they're all trying to save.
Source: Reckless Gun Usage - Many fans have been annoyed with Shepard's obsession with Earth and pointed out that Earth isn't the only important planet in the galaxy and that it makes sense trying to save what can be saved and pile resources instead of wasting them trying to regain lost causes.
Source: Jerkass Has a Point -
Bright has completely given up on trying to slap sense into the Gundam pilots or maintain any kind of military discipline, instead just trying to keep his teenage Newtype charges pointed in the right direction.
Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
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