telltale

Example Sentences

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Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Big picture: If there were big trouble brewing for the economy, a telltale sign would be rising jobless claims.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

In other words, it has none of the telltale signs that companies have typically relied on as they have scoured the West for heat to turn into electrons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

“The increase for transportation stocks is sending a telltale sign that the economy is rebounding,” observes Brian Henderson, chief investment officer for BOK Financial.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

He knew he had been turning a blind eye to telltale signs that things were moving in this direction.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore