had signaled
- past perfect of signal.
Example Sentences
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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
A rule restricting sales and imports of China- and Russia-linked heavy trucks and buses in the U.S., which the office had signaled would quickly follow the rule on passenger vehicles, has yet to materialize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Tuesday’s meeting in Paris was called in part because some European countries that had signaled they were prepared to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine appeared to grow nervous about making specific commitments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
Moore had signaled before his appointment was confirmed last month that he was troubled by the LAFD’s missteps with the Lachman fire and was going to bring in an outside organization to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
But the way he had slumped over onto one elbow had signaled that he was feeling frustrated.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
