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hints

  • plural of hint.
  • present tense form of hint (3rd person singular).

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Hints in open-source material suggest pilots learn martial-arts style kicks and that they carry small arms, and that they are trained in rules of engagement consistent with the Geneva Convention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Hints of pink eye shadow, dark eyeliner, red pigmented eyebrows and crimson lipstick complete the transformation — the next “national treasure” has taken the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Hints of that vulnerability began to materialize this month.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Hints of the area's Jewish past can still be found near the homes once used by weavers.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

Hints like the stories he sometimes told about the Colonies and their glittering cities, their advanced technology and festive holidays.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu