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

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

Other data hinted at more consumer inflation to come, as the wholesale prices that businesses pay reach a four-year high.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I thought about mentioning the emergency meeting Mom had been called away to or the way Officer Salzburg had hinted at a threat from Mayhem, but decided against it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin