implied

Example Sentences

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By making clear how a government should never act, Congress implied what was meant by just governance with the consent of those governed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Contrary to what Polis implied, a jury did not choose to convict Peters because of her words.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Stocks, commodities, options’ implied volatility, and bond yields might soon be dramatically repriced by nonmarket events that are hard to predict.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Botterell questioned that recommendation, noting that such an admission about needing someone not consumed by command decisions implied the command team was overrun.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“The power is in your hands,” Balekin tells him in a clipped way that leaves the “for now” heavily implied.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black