signal
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The super-archaic genetic signal appeared within sections of Denisovan DNA.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
“So this is more of a signal that they see the market as manageable for now—not some big, game-changing flood of supply.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Her mobile phone was transmitting a signal and sending some messages a few days after her death.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Still, a company spokesperson urged prospective renters and buyers to beware of possible red flags that might signal a scam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The loudspeaker in the men’s camp was sounding the signal for roll call.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Nancy’s pacemaker had stopped sending signals over Bluetooth hours earlier, at 2:28 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
A source dominated by accelerated electrons would generally be expected to produce stronger X-ray signals, so the faint emission further supported the proton explanation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
The satellite images pick up the "fuel moisture content" in the landscape, which signals where there might be a large amount of fuel, such as dry leaves, grass, shrubs and bark.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Quota policy matters because it signals OPEC+’s medium-term strategy, but physical flows remain the dominant driver of the market while regional disruption persists.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
With this, the Coast Guard could pick up weak signals that others missed.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Japan’s central bank kept monetary policy unchanged, though the BOJ’s governor signaled growing concerns about inflation overshooting its goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Jennifer Siebel Newsom signaled she wanted to break down gender stereotypes by taking on the title “first partner” rather than “first lady,” but this could open her up to criticism too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
It signaled to voters he was mainstream, sane, strong and unafraid of a fight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Robinson added that the AI model launched by Moonshot last week signaled that more efficient models will necessitate less capex going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
It was like popping the lid on a pressure cooker before the whistle signaled it was time to open it.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in just over a decade Monday and signalled a new left-ward direction for the Labour government during his first speech outside No. 10.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sobers was briefly caught by Roger Davis at long-off from the fifth ball - but the fielder fell over the boundary rope in taking the catch, and six was signalled.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Burnham has signalled that providing extra support for the cost of living will be one of his priorities in government.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled Wednesday he was not opposed to Chinese carmakers taking over struggling German auto plants but cautioned it could not be a long-term solution for the industry's problems.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The word "sensuous" had the effect of further disquieting Tom but before he could invent a protest the coupé came to a stop and Daisy signalled us to draw up alongside.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Two signaling molecules appeared to push behavior in opposite directions, depending on the ant's age and internal condition.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
So with the Fed signaling that “its next move is more likely a hike than a cut, near-term rate relief looks unlikely,” said Anthony Smith, a senior economist at Realtor.com.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Microsoft, by contrast, rose sharply after signaling its AI bets were starting to pay off.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“There’s enough signaling that hostilities are on pause for now,” says John Kilduff of Again Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“On the roof, signaling to Mars. Where d’you think?”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
Markets have interpreted this as leaning on yields to deliver the tightening, rather than signalling an imminent policy action from the Fed, the international economist and currency strategist adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Within minutes, Mars sat behind a pair of bright red congas for Cha Cha, signalling the start of a set that moved between R&B, funk, Latin influences and pop.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Was this wardrobe change a symbolic gesture - Burnham signalling that with his move from Greater Manchester mayor to prime minister he would be adopting a more formal style in the job?
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
However, he was later seen going to the practice range, signalling he is likely to stay around for the weekend at Royal Birkdale.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Cecil waved at them from the onager, signalling that his job was done.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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