hinting

Example Sentences

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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’s announcement came after officials extended an interest-rate pause, but split over whether to continue hinting at further rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Williamson said that the price component of the surveys indicated inflation rising back to around four percent "hinting at a growing risk of the US moving into an environment of stagflation."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

In the trailer, Chani asks Paul, “If we have a girl, what will we name her?” hinting at a possible reconciliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

So she had done a bad thing by hinting to Kiyoshi about the rice, but now a good thing had come out of it.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata