hinted at

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That discrepancy excited physicists because it hinted at the possibility of undiscovered particles or even a new "fifth force" beyond the four known fundamental forces.

From Science Daily • May 19, 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

For a team in a major market, the absence has been noticeable, even as individual pieces hinted at potential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Pascal also hinted at one emotional sequence in particular, describing it as "very moving and very special", although he declined to reveal further details.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The king had vaguely hinted at some sort of issue with rebels poisoning their food stores, but the details were murky enough to suggest that the truth was buried somewhere else.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas