Example Sentences

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And thus, the new pope was signifying his desire to build upon Francis’ legacy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

“It was also quite telling how he did not stand and bow in apology,” said a former Nissan executive, adding it was as if Saikawa was signifying that he personally was not at fault.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2018

And lo! another of those splendors made towards me, and in brightening outwardly was signifying its will to please me.

From Divine Comedy, Norton's Translation, Paradise by Norton, Charles Eliot