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When he got the image inked on his body in the 1980s, he said, it had signified hard work and “station pride.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

My brain had shut down because walking on to the dancefloor had signified the end of my bridal duties for the day.

From The Guardian • Dec. 29, 2016

Some had signified by telephone their assent to their colleagues' doings�a procedure formally recognized in the Senate since 1919.

From Time Magazine Archive

Simultaneously and unofficially it was reported that Ambassador Herrick in Paris had signified to Secretary Hughes, now abroad, that he wished to be relieved.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now the same rambling streets and stone walls and enormous trees that had signified peace, though, turned ominous.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen