signal
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Scientists have long assumed that the LC operates like a loudspeaker, sending essentially the same norepinephrine signal across the brain.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Nevertheless, it also sends a signal that on-the-ground infrastructure is at risk, and given Saudi Arabia’s large oil production, this of course has broader market implications.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The hidden signal that predicts who will become a future CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
As comfortable as their shelters were, after two hours underground, the all-clear signal was met with a wave of enthusiasm.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Strong Jonn reached over Rowan's shoulder and pushed gently at Marlie, as a signal to move on.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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In effect, the light signals could serve as a molecular fingerprint, revealing differences that might otherwise be difficult to identify.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
There have been conflicting signals about the timing of a potential U.S. attack.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
As a model processed one of the zones, researchers added specific mathematical signals mimicking negative states.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
To me, this signals that you aren’t very aware of where your money is going.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
He signals a charge to encircle the French.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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Russia’s central bank Friday left its key interest rate unchanged for the second straight meeting, and signaled only a slight decline in borrowing costs next year as inflation is set to remain stubbornly high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
But at other times he has signaled flexibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
I felt that those textures signaled … I hate using the word “dystopian,” but the dystopian future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
And while profitability has been a sticking point for Super Micro investors in the past, the company signaled a better-than-expected performance on a key metric.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Now Penelope understood: The call came from Lord Fredrick’s hunting horn, and its hooting, leaping cry was the sound that signaled the start of the hunt.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Their report also signalled the presence of South American military contractors but could not identify who employed them.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The mother of murderer Vickrum Digwa could be in line for deportation from the UK, the Home Office has signalled.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
But Weston, who will become chairman of Boots, signalled the new owners had fresh plans for the chain.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
It was a mistake which perhaps also signalled the beginning of the end for Ramsdale under Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The witch doctor then signalled the old woman to bring his medicine bag.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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A fence has gone up around the property owned by Aimin Li and Shigang Xiong, signaling the start of their rebuild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
India’s PMI pointed in the opposite direction, signaling improved business activity in October as inflationary pressures softened further.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Obakulactone reduced several inflammatory signaling proteins, including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, and TNF-α.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The companies have often shared resources and personnel, signaling their close ties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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A majority no-confidence vote would be a largely symbolic gesture, signalling the broader faculty's discontent and applying pressure on university leadership to act.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
This is the first time since 1962 that a US president has personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base, signalling the importance that Trump is giving this visit.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently held informal talks with some investment banks and institutional investors, signalling a higher bar for humanoid-robotics companies seeking to go public, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Their statement is a way of "publicly signalling that there is no daylight between the US and UAE positions".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Standing up, it’s easier to scan the savannah for game or enemies, and arms that are unnecessary for locomotion are freed for other purposes, like throwing stones or signalling.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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