hinted at

Example Sentences

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He has mentioned several times that he wants to be able to give the speech he had originally meant to give, in which he had hinted at lashing out at the media.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Authorities have also said they are investigating the incident, and have hinted at "possible negligence by tourism operators or individuals".

From BBC • May 11, 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

The data also hinted at possible benefits for heart and liver health.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It was still premature for the Rad Lab to dream of a Nobel of its own, but the reference to radio-sodium and its potential applications hinted at grand things in store.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik