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

The president of Ford in Europe has strongly hinted at the return of the popular Fiesta model, which was discontinued in 2023.

From BBC • May 18, 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

The braids earned Prince some respect among his peers at school; girls liked them, and they hinted at gang affiliation, or at least comfort with a dangerous realm inhabited by many of his American peers.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John