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
I knew what Mrs. Wexler was trying to hint at.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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