cue
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“The rattlesnakes use the warm temperature,” Taylor said, “as a cue for when it’s time for them to come out and start being active.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
We're shown the cue card hub backstage, which has been set up by Wally Feresten, a legend in the business who has worked on SNL for more than 30 years.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
For example, subtle scents that cue feelings of relaxation or trust, atomized into an establishment, might cue visitors to stay longer and shop or purchase more, or associate the brand with a sense of well-being.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
For high-income earners, especially those nearing or already in retirement, this is your cue to update the tax playbook.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
Soon Abuela tires from being on her feet, and my mom looks worn out too, so my dad takes his cue and says, “Mari Luz, gracias, this has been such a wonderful tour.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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Drama
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