hinted at

Example Sentences

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He has mentioned several times that he wants to be able to give the speech he had originally meant to give, in which he had hinted at lashing out at the media.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In addition to methane, the observations also hinted at the presence of ammonia and carbon dioxide.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

It hinted at a return to form, but he hasn't scored since.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The fact that Streeting didn’t immediately launch a leadership challenge, however, hinted at the fact that he may not have widespread support within the party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Now that I looked, it was obvious that they were all dressed exceptionally well; simply, but in clothes that subtly hinted at designer origins.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer