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telltale

[tel-teyl] / ˈtɛlˌteɪl /


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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

Minutes later, she spotted the telltale puff of water ahead, not far from Alcatraz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

Yet, in some rare cases, we are lucky enough to find telltale clues.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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