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indicative

[in-dik-uh-tiv] / ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv /


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That volatility is worrying for Stifel Equity Market Strategist Thomas Carroll, because it could be indicative of a bull market top.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

“The strong performance is indicative of a more risk-taking mode,” Rosen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

One person alone isn’t indicative of UCLA’s wins or losses, Inouye-Perez says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The UN said its report should be seen as "indicative of incidents and patterns" rather than comprehensive.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The fact that the ‘new’ was narrowly defined as ‘contemporary classical’ rather than, say, bebop is indicative of this.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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