A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
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Keep in mind that moving-average crossovers, such as the death cross, aren’t necessarily meant to be good market-timing signals, as they are often well telegraphed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Though Le Fee telegraphed his effort, Raya had to be at full stretch to tip it on to the post.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The university telegraphed Dartmouth and stated that they were forfeiting the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The action, which Boeing and regulators had telegraphed in recent weeks, sent Boeing shares sharply higher.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
They had received a wire from London, in answer to Lord Godalming’s telegraphed request, asking us to show them any civility in their power.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
