signifying
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City officials on Tuesday “red-tagged” seven of those homes in the Capistrano Bay District community, deeming them unsafe for residents, and two others were “yellow-tagged,” signifying some safety concerns, according to Dana Point officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
As the national market remains stagnant, a shift is underway in many local real-estate markets, signifying a major turning point.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
At the time, the term “generation gap” loomed large in popular culture, signifying the struggle between the baby boomers and their parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
NOTE.—This suffix, except when signifying an idiom, is found only in words of Greek origin.
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
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