hinted at

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Other data hinted at more consumer inflation to come, as the wholesale prices that businesses pay reach a four-year high.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 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

As observations improved, astronomers detected subtle movements in gamma-Cas that hinted at the presence of a smaller companion.

From Science Daily • May 1, 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