signal
noun
anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a signal to leave.
had signaled
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past perfectof signal.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In the past, the economic pressure was such that Pyongyang had signaled a willingness to sacrifice its nuclear program for relief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
It would mean overriding the officials who had signaled comfort with the Fed’s current stance, diminishing the value of anything they say next time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The 58-year-old had signaled he was ready to negotiate and, earlier this week, agreed to a deal with one of the country's major unions to end the crisis.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
Bessent said Wednesday that Trump hasn’t yet decided to increase the temporary 10% global Section 122 tariff—which the administration imposed as a stopgap—to 15%, as Trump had signaled earlier.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
Brum had signaled to another drüskelle to watch Nina, and shepherded Matthias into an alcove beneath the stairs.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
