hint
noun
an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.
has been hinting
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present perfect progressiveof hint (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For months, Disney has been hinting at layoffs and other cost-cutting measures that have not come about.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
However, recently the government has been hinting that it could change its mind with Treasury officials saying the idea was not off the table.
From BBC ● May 16, 2022
Hochul has been hinting for several days that she would let the mandate lapse as the state emerges from a deadly wave of cases, fueled by the omicron variant.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
Image: FCC The S Pen Pro’s support for the Z Fold 3 isn’t a major surprise — the company has been hinting toward some sort of S Pen support for the foldable for some time.
From The Verge ● Jul. 12, 2021
Dad tells him he made a reservation for the end of the month at Rosa Azul, the restaurant that Arlo has been hinting he wants to go to for the past year.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
