signify
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At least three people, including Robinson’s mom and Banks’ wife, have bodyguards in tow, some of them hulking and one with a tattooed head that bears the letters SOG, to signify “Son of God.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The rally is causing momentum indicators to flash signals that could signify a heavily crowded trade ripe for a correction.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Disney said in its news release that it is a new certification for premium large format theaters and “will signify to audiences which auditoriums offer the biggest, brightest, and most immersive cinematic experiences.”
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Stylistically, Gay differs slightly from England's current opening pair when facing the new ball and could signify a shift in mentality at the top of the order.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
He carries a jeweled box, and as he opens the lid, he lifts his eyes to signify that the box is empty.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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The former term signifies the belief that the soundest interpretation of a law will have first determined its public meaning at the time of its passage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
In contrast, the market doesn’t immediately discount “pure news,” which gives an advantage to those who quickly recognize the pure news for what it signifies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026
However, the move for airlines stocks—and cruise operators—is still sizable and signifies the next leg up for the sector’s recovery.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
But in L.A., none is so iconic as the giant looming penguin that signifies milkshakes, burgers, oldies playlists and sheer Americana at the end of the road.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
For Catholics, this moment signifies you have been fully welcomed into the Christian faith community, and that you have pledged to let God’s love and grace guide you always.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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In the 1970s, the bipartisan effort to remove President Richard Nixon from office signified to many that the constitutional crisis he created had been surmounted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
"So that wall of noise, for me, signified breaking out of a traditional mould, both as a human, but also musically."
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform signified a breakthrough, as customers realized Palantir could provide AI solutions that were effective, Luria said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026
There was no explanation why the note was released and whether it is signified Larijani was still alive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
I had never heard him use this sort of harsh, elaborate courtesy, and had no idea what it signified.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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As the national market remains stagnant, a shift is underway in many local real-estate markets, signifying a major turning point.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
If we had, it might have come with a purposefully incomprehensible slogan, absent any sound or fury but definitely signifying nothing.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
“I promise you, gentlemen, that before this sale is ended each one of you will have the number ‘fifty’ inscribed in that final box, signifying that you have done your part for Trinity .
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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