clue

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Again, demographics are a clue — this time within the professions, as there aren’t enough younger workers in the field to take the place of older ones as they retire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

As we move into the fifth week of the war, Trump's public statements give little clue as to what his next big move will be.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Another clue fell into place when a woman got in touch with investigators in 2003 about her father, who was last seen Aug. 10, 1999.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“The problem with that is, you have no clue what that equity is actually worth.”

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

They wouldn’t have a clue where they’d take Zheng or what they’d do with him.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook