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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Recent Examples of indications
This new version takes its inspiration from Halter’s iconic Antiqua perpetual calendar, displaying all the indications in separate subdials.
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Everyone also should monitor their credit reports regularly for indications of identity theft.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Early indications are Jones, who returned after missing last Monday’s game at Minnesota with a concussion, may have avoided a very serious injury.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
But while telltale signs still exist, all indications for 2025 warn threats will become more sophisticated as AI tools are continually improved.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Tax Refunds The IRS issues most tax refunds within 21 days, but the government agency reminds taxpayers that some returns may require additional review and take longer to process if there is any missing information, errors, or indications of crimes such as fraud and identity theft.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, there are indications that the state is not experiencing the population growth that might have been expected after the pandemic ended and some workers were called back to their offices.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The account, which was created this month, doesn't include any indications that Rupnow created it or that its owner is transgender.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Everyone also should monitor their credit reports regularly for indications of identity theft.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Early indications are Jones, who returned after missing last Monday’s game at Minnesota with a concussion, may have avoided a very serious injury.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
But while telltale signs still exist, all indications for 2025 warn threats will become more sophisticated as AI tools are continually improved.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Tax Refunds The IRS issues most tax refunds within 21 days, but the government agency reminds taxpayers that some returns may require additional review and take longer to process if there is any missing information, errors, or indications of crimes such as fraud and identity theft.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, there are indications that the state is not experiencing the population growth that might have been expected after the pandemic ended and some workers were called back to their offices.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The account, which was created this month, doesn't include any indications that Rupnow created it or that its owner is transgender.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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