hinting

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“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“The next move is with the Comstock Act, which Justices Alito and Thomas have already been hinting at,” Goodwin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Powell announced his decision Wednesday after officials extended an interest-rate pause, but split over whether to continue hinting at further rate cuts, an uncharacteristically contentious end to Powell’s eight-year chairmanship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, has already tightened policy, and others are hinting that rate increases may be necessary.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

What he didn’t know was whether California had something even more exceptional, as Ky Ebright seemed to be hinting in the press.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown