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Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern missed a fifth consecutive game for unspecified reasons, though coach Chip Kelly has intimated that he’s dealing with a health issue by saying that McGovern was “feeling better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2022

The Scottish government has intimated it will support the member's bill introduced by Green MSP Gillian Mackay a month ago.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2022

The Times has intimated in the past that it might eventually make Wordle a subscriber-only game, but didn’t say anything about its plans on its earnings call.

From The Verge • May 4, 2022

Orpik has intimated all season that this could be his last, and the thought went through his head that Game 7 was the final one he’d ever play in the NHL.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2019

“The headmaster has intimated that he would prefer fewer visits from me,” she said coldly.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling