telltale
Example Sentences
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While that divergence in volatility is not a telltale sign of future market direction, it sends a clear message that a big move is building.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
It was a C Street telltale, but Lee only shared it in Spanish.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Nevertheless, there was that telltale pricking at the eyes when your mind begins to think about what might have been.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
A telltale sign, in many, was a request for money or an offer to rewrite his résumé for a fee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He’s trying not to laugh, but the telltale dimple gives it away.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
Vocabulary lists containing telltale
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