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signpost

[sahyn-pohst] / ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst /




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On the side of a dirt road near Felix's farm, a large signpost warned ominously: "Foot-and-mouth disease control area".

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"I would encourage pupils, if they feel well enough, to attend school tomorrow where staff will signpost them to the support services available," he said in his letter.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

What I was thinking, in fact, was that I was quite underwhelmed by the faded red curbs as a signpost for progress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

I’d say to check that signpost up ahead — our next stop is the Twilight Zone.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

I left the Behavioral Center feeling that Branwell's smile had been a signpost on the road to recovery.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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