indicative
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“You’re seeing broad-based strength, which is typically indicative of underlying economic health,” said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
The rejected bid for Akzo Nobel was at an indicative price of 73 euros per share, with Nippon Paint making an all-cash offer.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
"That doubling of applicants for shop jobs is indicative of just how big the crisis is in youth unemployment at the moment," he said.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
A Park campaign aide said Park’s haul is indicative of the councilmember’s record of getting results.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Some of the examples are a bit formal and can be replaced by the indicative, such as It’s essential that he sees a draft and whether it is good or bad.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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