cryptic

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What’s Next: A cryptic social media post by Nvidia last week fanned rumors that it will be making a chip for Windows PCs, something that could be announced at the GTC Taipei convention starting today.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The lower courts would assume they still had to follow that precedent until it was overruled, rather than guess what a cryptic shadow docket order meant.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

This is referred to as "cryptic mortality", which makes it difficult to estimate the scale of the problem.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

There are romantic ruins, secret passageways and cryptic clues to hidden treasure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Pyat and Xaro had show-ered Dany with promises from the moment they first glimpsed her dragons, declaring themselves her loyal servants in all filings, but from Quaithe she had gotten only the rare cryptic word.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin