- present participle of signal.
signalling
Example Sentences
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Heathrow Express, which normally runs from Paddington to the airport every 15 minutes, is closed in both directions due to a fault with the signalling system, according to the service's website.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Their approach uses a specially designed hybrid molecule that takes advantage of the well-known GLP-1/GIP signalling pathway as a kind of entry point into cells.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
The sanctions are designed not only to punish but to force behavioural change, signalling Washington's willingness to target former leaders accused of fuelling conflict.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Experts said Iran's signalling was part of a bid to put pressure on Washington, with its leadership wary of signing a deal after US strikes last year in the middle of diplomatic efforts.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Standing up, it’s easier to scan the savannah for game or enemies, and arms that are unnecessary for locomotion are freed for other purposes, like throwing stones or signalling.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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