give a hint
Example Sentences
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We search for clues and craft paragraphs that give a hint to how soldiers and sailors — who could have shared a beer with our fathers, grandfathers or great-grandfathers — lived their short lives.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2023
And for everyone else trying to sort out their own budgets, he may give a hint about what to expect beyond this winter.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022
It remains to be seen whether they will now change course, though coming party elections to replace Mr. O’Toole will give a hint.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022
He did not give a hint about how different a law would have to be for him to feel that he wasn’t bound to uphold it.
From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2020
It would be just enough to give a hint, a small peek, to the public of what would be involved.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
