signal
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“An internal successor who already owns the roadmap and the customer relationships is the strongest signal of continuity the board can send, in our opinion,” Bajarin said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
An elevated level in the blood can signal cancer, but can also be because of an enlarged prostate or inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Researchers at The Wistar Institute have discovered that cancer cells surviving chemotherapy can release fructose, which acts as a signal that encourages nearby tumor cells to break free and spread.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
In a signal of support for the Black Lives Matter movement which followed the murder of George Floyd, producers cast real estate agent James as the Bachelor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
About a hundred yards from Booth’s camp, Jones dismounted, walked slowly, and whistled the secret signal as he came within earshot of the assassins.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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Earlier this month, Russian state news agency Tass reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had said there were "signals confirming readiness" for such talks at the summit.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
But he cautioned: "You have also heard Putin's signals, and this is an extremely difficult conversation."
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
“So those were very strong signals, not just internally,” Velastegui told the WSJ Leadership Institute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Their trading tended to follow public signals rather than anticipate price changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Then G’ma signals to exit the interstate again.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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That might have signaled the end of the Leight family’s story in L.A., but Garrett Leight was waiting in the wings to take over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
Oil prices settled lower as President Trump signaled that further U.S. military strikes on Iran weren’t necessary for now, raising hopes of an easing in the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
But moments after Hegseth's televised press conference, the 80-year-old president signaled his support.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
On Monday, the executives signaled they were looking to exceed that sum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Uncle Kufa signaled to his brother that they were to leave.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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The third-quarter financial earnings season has signalled a “new normal” for the market, where results beats aren’t quite as stellar as in recent quarters, according to Citigroup.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
Its management has been locked in talks with staff representatives to find ways to reduce costs but, with little sign negotiations were making progress, the manufacturer signalled a harder line.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday signalled progress in talks as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
But if his pained stare down the pitch signalled the end of something, what followed hinted at their future.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 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
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The widening gap between the 2-year rate and the Fed’s policy rate is one way bond investors are signaling to the central bank that they are expecting more aggressive rate hikes ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
The widening gap between the 2-year rate and the Fed’s policy rate is one way bond investors are signaling to the central bank that it is expecting more aggressive rate hikes ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
UniCredit said a merger between its German arm and Commerzbank could take place earlier than expected, signaling that the integration of the Frankfurt-based lender might accelerate once it secures control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Lengyel then disabled DHRS7 in zebrafish, preventing the production of the enzyme and disrupting the signaling process.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
When the bells rang again, this time signaling lights-out across the camp, there was an audible groan, loud enough to get Liam chuckling.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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After carefully twisting cables together and testing them with a multimeter, a small bulb flickered on, then another, signalling that the current was flowing.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
"In particular, the drugs suppress an important immune signalling pathway that helps protect healthy cells from viral attacks," Ravlo said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
On Wednesday, signalling the end of the mission, the MoD paid tribute to UK personnel who had contributed to the counter-IS mission.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently held informal talks with some investment banks and institutional investors, signalling a higher bar for humanoid-robotics companies seeking to go public, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
As he drew nearer, he saw it was a massive golden weather vane, signalling to him.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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