hinting

Example Sentences

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“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Saar hand-painted each figure, uncanny expressions hinting at some kind of inner world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Shale companies are cautiously dialing up output and hinting at a prolonged period of high oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

But they had sent her back to her own mother and father, a mysterious act hinting at disgraces not told me.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston