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broad hint



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The debt binge, however, gave a broad hint that the largest companies in the world are not optimistic on borrowing conditions later in the year.

From Reuters Jun. 1, 2023

Pressed by the judge at Monday’s hearing to say why Mr. Manafort’s alleged lies mattered, Mr. Weissmann gave a broad hint about the thrust of the investigation.

From New York Times Feb. 10, 2019

So has the past week been a harbinger, a broad hint that we will we see athletes lingering for longer at elite level?

From The Guardian Mar. 10, 2013

Nick Clegg dropped a broad hint last week that the coalition hoped to unleash a "massive" wave of investment in housing and infrastructure from the private sector by using government guarantees.

From The Guardian May 26, 2012

In almost every temple at least one single sister had let out some broad hint that she thought I needed a wife.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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