Example Sentences

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Lennar dropped 3.4% after the homebuilder’s second-quarter revenue missed Wall Street’s expectations, signaling that the housing market is still in a rut.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song warned against falling behind on taming inflation, signaling urgency for policymakers to act.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That means that even if an ECB hike under conventional economics wouldn’t make too much of a dent to activity, the act of signaling will pack a punch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Existing-home sales reached a 2026 high in May, with first-time buyers at 35%, signaling renewed confidence in homeownership.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Far off, a rooster crowed, signaling that the day would soon begin.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland