signal
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He ended his fast on Friday after talks with key government officials, in a signal that concessions were coming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
"That's more tariff-as-punishment" and could signal that Washington intends to keep less conventional tools at its disposal, Lipsky said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
This signal brings the cells out of their inactive state, allowing them to multiply, mature, and help rebuild damaged muscle fibers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Our MVB sell signal is still in place, with a target at the –4σ Band, which is now just above 7,300 and rising.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“It’s exactly the signal boost we need,” Owen says.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Randolph said the coaches gave Wallace five plays to learn and the hand signals that corresponded to them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
This signals that US tariff deals "are still fragile," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Instead of relying only on the planet's visible brightness, the scientists isolated narrow molecular signals that are characteristic of a planetary atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Equity-only put-call ratios continues to rise, and both ratios are back on sell signals now.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
He signals to go right, into a giant space with vaulted ceilings and a huge window looking out at the front yard.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
A chorus of horns sounded as drivers signaled their support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
This is Disney’s third round of layoffs and is part of a broader corporate restructuring signaled earlier this year by Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Even as the fighting intensifies, both sides have signaled openness to diplomacy.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
At the same time, several other Fed officials have signaled support for raising rates.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
She waited for Grandmother to introduce the subject, but Am buy a merely signaled for Aunt Shuvai to massage her feet.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first week in office signalled a shift in focus and style for the centre-left Labour government as he sought a clean break from predecessor Keir Starmer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The bigger question is whether Burnham is likely to follow through with some of the more expensive policies he's previously signalled, including reforming social care or expanding council house building.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
It signalled an apparent expansion of American strikes with a focus on Iranian infrastructure, which US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to hit, but there was no immediate comment from US officials.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
In recent days the Japanese finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, has signalled a possible shift in government pension fund assets towards domestic investment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
I stepped outside and signalled, while Miss Kenton rose and came to the edge of the shelter.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Moments later, however, he promised the audience “we’ll do a little ripping if you don’t mind,” signaling a shift away from the night’s opening message of resilience.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
District Judge Dolly M. Gee scolded a pair of government attorneys from her bench in Los Angeles, signaling she would probably appoint a new special master to force compliance with the settlement agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signaling replacement forced-labor tariffs may not be ready in time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Issuance of new software leveraged loans tumbled in 2026, signaling a skittishness about bank lending in the sector, but also creating less supply for investors to digest.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Read!” she said, as if signaling the start of a relay.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
"We have chosen to focus on the cost of living in our first week, signalling that concern for working people will be at the heart of everything we do," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Was this wardrobe change a symbolic gesture - Burnham signalling that with his move from Greater Manchester mayor to prime minister he would be adopting a more formal style in the job?
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He also announced "our agreement to begin the process of exchanging resident ambassadors between Damascus and Paris as soon as possible, signalling the return of diplomatic relations to their normal state".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman went to Malaysia and China in his first overseas official visit last month, signalling the direction of Dhaka's foreign policy.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
As he drew nearer, he saw it was a massive golden weather vane, signalling to him.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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