hinting

Example Sentences

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“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

For the weekend, the weather charts are hinting at low pressure approaching the southern half of the UK and a chance of much-needed rain.

From BBC • May 4, 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

They called each other wisdom as well, which Tyrion found almost as annoying as their custom of hinting at the vast secret stores of knowledge that they wanted him to think they possessed.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin