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 president of Ford in Europe has strongly hinted at the return of the popular Fiesta model, which was discontinued in 2023.

From BBC • May 18, 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

To counter Diageo’s lagging spirits portfolio in the U.S., newly-installed CEO Lewis has hinted at potential options, such as tapping the growing popularity of ready-to-drink canned cocktails.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The sky had clouded over and a light mist was falling as I left the building, but the rumbling in the sky hinted at a coming storm.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon