give a clue
Example Sentences
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“Our language is proving almost vital to ecological restoration efforts,” Malcolm adds, “because the names of places give a clue about what the place used to be like.”
From Scientific American • Jan. 24, 2022
It is not yet clear if Li Li is pregnant but vets say hormone fluctuations and behavioural changes may give a clue by late June.
From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2020
The movie does give a clue as to how Ant-Man and the Wasp fit into the events of “Infinity War.”
From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2018
A Twitter message Clinton posted Monday may give a clue to her campaign approach.
From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2015
The heavy sea still running made it difficult, however, to distinguish any national or local characteristics which might give a clue to her identity or intentions, and the suspense was keen.
From Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships by Domville-Fife, Charles W. (Charles William)
