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telltale

[tel-teyl] / ˈtɛlˌteɪl /


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By monitoring how the defect's magnetic signal relaxes over time, researchers may be able to identify telltale signs of altermagnetism.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Tom and Evan greet a new day by looking out at the bay, and the mayor tosses that telltale brooch into the water.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

On Thomas Street you can see the impact of two nights of trouble - boarded up windows and the telltale sign of melted plastic and tarmac on street corners.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“The decent gains in this category are, in my view, a telltale sign that the consumer feels OK.”

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

But suddenly, after the telltale Page 87 haircut…nothing.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher




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