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hinting

ADJECTIVE
connotative
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Friday’s strong showing for stocks has helped to revive some of investors’ flagging optimism, hinting at further gains ahead in the fourth quarter, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

Recent attacks involved longer-range missiles and drones, the official said, hinting at a menacing weapons upgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

They announced the pregnancy in March on their Instagram accounts, hinting that the future baby could share a matching name, with the photo carousel’s caption: “What’s better than two Taylor Lautners?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The clues hinting at a Celtic Park gig include an advert for a £55.84 family chippy bundle and a poster for radio station Sol FM 98 92.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

The day was already hinting it would be turning off the lights soon, and the fire was reflecting across the smooth ice.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt




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