hinting

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“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Saar hand-painted each figure, uncanny expressions hinting at some kind of inner world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

For the weekend, the weather charts are hinting at low pressure approaching the southern half of the UK and a chance of much-needed rain.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Powell announced his decision Wednesday after officials extended an interest-rate pause, but split over whether to continue hinting at further rate cuts, an uncharacteristically contentious end to Powell’s eight-year chairmanship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“And he’s hinting now that if I don’t get all the boxes done by the end of term, we’ll carry on next year.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling