show signs of

idiom

: to have or show indications that mean that something else exists, is true, or will happen
The city's education system is showing signs of improvement.
The runner showed signs of fatigue.

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The officer reported the driver seemed to show signs of drug impairment and became combative with rescue personnel. Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025 Bathroom Sinks and Mirrors Bathroom mirrors and sinks are quick to show signs of use over the course of a week, and rubbing them down will make all of the difference. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 Despite international calls for calm, the conflict has yet to show signs of de-escalation. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 Originally, the White House had planned to enact 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union on June 1, but after European markets began to show signs of panic, Trump pushed the deadline for negotiations to July 9. Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for show signs of

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“Show signs of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20signs%20of. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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