hint at
Example Sentences
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A casual joke might hint at your age.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It meant that going into this case there was no precedent, no hint at what a potential punishment could really be.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who went along on the trip, said that the two sides would discuss the issue soon, though didn’t hint at when.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Wholesale prices are where inflation shows up first, and these prices tend to hint at future changes in what consumers pay.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Thus the orchestra, instead of merely providing the musical backing for the characters to sing to, was able to express or hint at the meaning of the stage action, even in passages without singing.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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