signifying
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Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
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
“We expect investors to reengage with the story on results signifying an opportunity to own a category-leading asset with more manageable expectations,” Kelly wrote.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
They then fell sharply afterward to below 80 cents on the dollar, signifying major concerns about the risk of default.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
“Looks like you might need a costume change,” Autumn signs to me, signifying costume by taking two hands to her chest and making a brushing motion away from herself.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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