intimation

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Discovery sources apparently leaked a casual intimation this week that Paramount was ready to increase its $30-a-share offer by at least a buck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

That offered the first intimation of the defense strategy: presenting as commonplace actions that the prosecutors have deemed criminal.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

That intimation may transcend cultures, suggested in Williams’ recent surprise cameo in “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” of all places.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023

The lenders met Go First's management a few weeks ago, but no intimation was given, one of the bankers said.

From Reuters • May 2, 2023

This was my first intimation that something had gone seriously wrong.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela