smoke signal
Example Sentences
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Richard Flynn, managing director at Charles Schwab UK, said the "biggest smoke signal" for the US central bank was the energy market, with the ongoing conflict in Iran likely to influence future rate decisions.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“He has an ongoing investigation. He has not concluded it. And what he’s doing is he’s issuing a smoke signal that I may have information that is contrary to the report.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2019
It was March 2013, and she was waiting in a cold rain for the Vatican smoke signal that would soon announce the selection of Pope Francis.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2019
This all took place in Jerusalem and was quickly relayed throughout the country via smoke signal and messenger.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2013
"Can't they see? Can't they understand? Without the smoke signal we'll die here? Look at that!"
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
