signal
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Their study, published in Current Research in Food Science, examined whether the distinctive astringent taste of flavanols could itself act as a signal to the brain.
From Science Daily
Now though, there are stronger signals of a change for some of us - albeit perhaps only a temporary one.
From BBC
The number of workers quitting voluntarily—a signal of confidence in the job market—has remained low for more than a year External link.
From Barron's
Last month’s uptick came as China’s central bank recently signaled its tolerance for a stronger yuan amid criticism that Beijing is intentionally devaluing the Chinese currency, also known as renminbi, to boost exports.
The cables themselves often contain dozens or hundreds of flexible, ultrathin glass fibers to carry signals.
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