hinting

Example Sentences

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A longtime intelligence consultant said explicitly what the former official was only hinting at: “There is no reason. I can’t imagine it would serve any useful purpose.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

And if she says, “Yes, I was sort of hinting at that.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

But he told The New York Times the US was still negotiating whether Iran would suspend enrichment for 20 years, hinting he might settle for 15.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

What's absolutely fascinating about this game is the options that Clarke has and the way he's talking about the utilisation of his bench, hinting that he might keep a heavy hitter in reserve.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“The dust in the curtains, if you will pardon me for hinting such a thing, has parched my throat to a crisp.”

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin