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hinting

ADJECTIVE
connotative
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Friday’s strong showing for stocks has helped to revive some of investors’ flagging optimism, hinting at further gains ahead in the fourth quarter, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

Recent attacks involved longer-range missiles and drones, the official said, hinting at a menacing weapons upgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

For months Dana White had been cryptic about his involvement, hinting he knew where the fight would take place, while Fury thanked the UFC boss for helping get it over the line.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Ika's analysis found one account reposted nine such claims within just over a tenth of a second -- hinting at possible coordination.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Sure enough, Mama finally stood up, hinting that it was time for people to be thinking about supper, but R. hung on.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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