signifying
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If we had, it might have come with a purposefully incomprehensible slogan, absent any sound or fury but definitely signifying nothing.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
That would prove the regime’s inability to defend itself, signifying it can’t long survive and exacerbating divisions within a system already rocked by an accelerated succession crisis and the elimination of many top leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
The Michelin Guide recommends restaurants and hotels worldwide, with its iconic star rating signifying exceptional food quality.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
It’s an endearing public image signifying how much fun he is having in his senior season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
He did not respond but with a nod, signifying no steady purpose nor comprehension.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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