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[sig-nl] / ˈsɪg nl /






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The item is radioactive, though: Plugging it into any computer sends out a signal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The unannounced trip sends a strong signal to his oil-rich Saudi ally as Riyadh comes under near-daily attack.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

“That would signal something bad for the American entrepreneurial ecosystem that has set us apart for so long,” he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

AM arrived in cars in the 1920s as an appealing value-added feature, but nowadays it is a liability for the automakers’ EVs because the signal can interfere with certain systems and requires special shielding.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

No tiny butterflies fluttering in my stomach to signal that something was clicking.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Arachidonic acid, in particular, is involved in producing several powerful inflammatory signals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

The researchers say the findings build on earlier observations of facial signals in conversation by showing that such movements do not simply accompany speech but actively shape how it is understood.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

He’s looking out for more clarity and signs that stocks are oversold from technical signals such as momentum indicators.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Bullish signals from three different links of the AI chain helped the Nasdaq Composite undo most of Friday’s selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The chirrup of crosswalk signals, the shrieking of sirens, the hissing of air brakes, even the hushed chatter of people strolling on the sidewalk—I heard every sound individually.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

I felt that those textures signaled … I hate using the word “dystopian,” but the dystopian future.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

And while profitability has been a sticking point for Super Micro investors in the past, the company signaled a better-than-expected performance on a key metric.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Now he signaled to those around him that plain speaking was needed, the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The worst of the selling Wednesday was concentrated in companies that have borrowed heavily to finance data center build-outs and have signaled plans to keep doing so, making lenders uneasy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

We signaled Tag when we were ready, and a hush fell over Cape Coalwood.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Their report also signalled the presence of South American military contractors but could not identify who employed them.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

He also signalled that the government would "say more" at the Budget about plans to use public investment as a way to encourage private funding in the economy.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

City have repeatedly denied guilt, and signalled an intent to lodge an appeal by Friday.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

France had already signalled that the year-long programme, which has seen a little more than 1,000 migrants switch country, was not producing expected results in breaking the traffickers' business model.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mr. Struthers signalled wildly to the overseers to stop the tractor, but the overseers were only human and it took time to act.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

The companies have often shared resources and personnel, signaling their close ties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Today, space weather can interfere with electrical power systems, railway signaling equipment, satellite navigation, and communication networks.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

South Korean data-center startup Elice’s shares fell as much as 36% in afternoon trading, signaling investor caution toward artificial-intelligence stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

A monitoring program that could quickly communicate this would be able to issue a red alert, signaling an event in progress.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

She waves her hand in the air, signaling for me to get ready.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

This is the first time since 1962 that a US president has personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base, signalling the importance that Trump is giving this visit.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently held informal talks with some investment banks and institutional investors, signalling a higher bar for humanoid-robotics companies seeking to go public, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

"Recent data have reduced the immediate need for tighter policy, giving Warsh room to re-establish the Fed's inflation-fighting message without signalling imminent action," he wrote.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

"As Bessent himself confirmed, the move is mainly a signalling mechanism, with the Treasury showing it is prepared to step in with yields near current levels," said economists at Capital Economics.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

No one saw the pity of its position, hanging there in eternal meaninglessness, silently signalling to those with eyes to see, “I’m a legitimate punctuation mark, get me out of here.”

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author


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