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The phrase "are pointed by a" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to describe something being directed or indicated by a specific source, but the construction is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The results are pointed by a clear trend in the data."
Alternatives: "are indicated by a" or "are directed by a".
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Among all commas, 28%% are pointed by a silent pause, 20%% a breath pause, and 6%% a filled pause (Fig 3b).
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