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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so
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Three servings of California rolls were discarded when they were found without proper time documentation indicating how long they had been left out of refrigeration.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami’s mistakes are nearly killer The stat sheet indicates that the Hurricanes should have won by a larger margin.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Court records from that incident indicate that the officer the DHS says shot Good was Jonathan Ross.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Grouping certain flavor pairings will indicate to your guests what cheeses, meats, and dips will taste especially good when paired together.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
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Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing Insulation is key in preventing frozen pipes, which means plumbing in areas like attics, exterior walls, outdoor pipes, and crawl spaces, will likely require extra insulation.—
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Borders mean less to me than people.—
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
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Experts, however, caution the situation is much more complicated than the president might imply, and oil stocks lost steam on Tuesday after their Monday rally, undoing some of the previous day’s gains.—
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In days of old, that signified no parking.—
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The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.—
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Research suggests that autism is more than three times more common among boys than girls, but many experts believe it is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed in girls.—
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However, cases have sharply risen since 2021, likely due to a combination of mutating bacteria and declining rates of vaccination overall, especially among teens getting a booster dose for bacterial meningitis, doctors suggest.—
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The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.—
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Previous downturns of this nature, denoted by red arrows on the chart, resulted in consolidation phases lasting several weeks.—
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SwitchBot has hinted that many key features will require a subscription, which puts it in line with competing AI wearables.—
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The Panthers hinted on Wednesday that Newton would be the one to hit the Keep Pounding drum pregame, something fans have clamored for all week.—
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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