hinted at

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That discrepancy excited physicists because it hinted at the possibility of undiscovered particles or even a new "fifth force" beyond the four known fundamental forces.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The fact that Streeting didn’t immediately launch a leadership challenge, however, hinted at the fact that he may not have widespread support within the party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

For a team in a major market, the absence has been noticeable, even as individual pieces hinted at potential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Back in 2008, a Wales Under-20s side went deep into the Junior World Championship and hinted at what was coming.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The braids earned Prince some respect among his peers at school; girls liked them, and they hinted at gang affiliation, or at least comfort with a dangerous realm inhabited by many of his American peers.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John