signal
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The situation is even more frustrating, according to Trudi, because she knows there is good signal nearby.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
One caveat: So much former junk-bond issuance has migrated to private credit that the signal may now be more muffled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Getting to finalize major touchpoints such as the torch relay, the mascot and the medal designs while preparing to makeover existing venues signal excitement and confidence in the organization’s process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
However, steepening backwardation—when near-term oil prices exceed longer-term prices—and higher fuel prices signal persistent supply tightness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Penkovsky had been told to mark the post as a signal that he’d loaded the dead-drop he suggested in his original note to the Americans.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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A JPMorgan unit that focuses on short-term trading signals turns bullish again after a month of caution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The junk-bond market is also one of the best early signals of a souring economy, since low-rated borrowers feel stress first.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Each company retains its development and commercial rights for their assets, which likely signals AstraZeneca believes its own approaches are superior to PD-1xVEGF, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
They have become a hallmark of modern devices, with smartphones, watches and video game controllers among those containing small motors that move in response to specific electronic signals.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Akira couldn’t see or hear what it was yet, but she had learned to pay attention to Dodger’s signals.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Other Fed officials who, like Williams, typically vote with the Fed’s policy consensus, have signaled in recent days that they believe rates should rise further, without laying out a particular timeline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The ensemble’s leader, Maira Solis, didn’t know the song — but her husband and fellow bandmate Ivan Peña signaled that he did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The nearly seven-month war with Iran loomed over the gathering of world leaders on Tuesday, as U.S. and Iranian officials signaled they were open to renewed negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
One regent signaled he is rethinking his own vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Aimee felt tears burning behind her eyes and that sharp, knifelike twinge in her throat that always signaled a flood of tears.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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Saturday's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain saw Leeds' James Trafford make his competitive debut for the Three Lions as manager Thomas Tuchel signalled the battle to be number one is on.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
There is no question, though, that this week the minister who most starkly signalled change from the previous government was a man who coveted Healey's job - Ed Miliband, who was instead appointed foreign secretary.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
But with Tehran and Washington now seemingly at an impasse, Isabel Schnabel and Joachim Nagel -- both members of the ECB's rate-setting governing council -- have signalled in recent days policymakers will resume hiking rates.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
But when the Clippers landed Leonard as a free agent, beating out rivals such as the Los Angeles Lakers, it signalled a new era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The footmen looked relieved to see me, and I immediately signalled them to get to their positions.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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“On the plus side, the world’s most valuable company is signaling confidence in its future cash flows. On the downside, its clients cannot express similar faith.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Asian bond yields kept rising Friday even as oil pulled back, signaling continued caution about inflation and higher interest rates as the Middle East conflict drags on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“This drives significant improvement in the ratio of financial expenses/dividends, signaling potential for a debt-to-equity value transfer which sees BP return to distribution growth,” the analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
“We appreciate the governor signaling that we’re going to continue to use sound forest management in California,” Heaton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
A few months earlier, when crisp leaves had begun slipping to the ground, signaling the end of summer, Dad had been in high spirits.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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This is the first time since 1962 that a US president has personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base, signalling the importance that Trump is giving this visit.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Munira Mustaffa, a Malaysia-based counterterrorism and extremism expert, said they were "frustrated signalling" by insurgents intended to "get the government to return to the table".
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Their statement is a way of "publicly signalling that there is no daylight between the US and UAE positions".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The threat is not limited to superficial damage or coercive signalling but now carries a direct and substantial risk to seafarers,” said Dimitris Maniatis, Marisks’s founder and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Her governess was now urgently signalling her to return to her own table—in effect, to stop bothering the man.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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