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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of hint.

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Examples

  • His name hinted at his nature, for the kittim were said to be a host of dark angels who waged war against men and God.

    The Black Angel John Connolly 2005

  • But Durbin hinted strongly that this was the one vehicle the party had left for securing the necessary votes.

    Dick Durbin: Tax Cut Debate Will End With High-Drama Brinkmanship The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • But Durbin hinted strongly that this was the one vehicle the party had left for securing the necessary votes.

    Dick Durbin: Tax Cut Debate Will End With High-Drama Brinkmanship Sam Stein 2010

  • Mr Griffin hinted at this in his speech when he acknowledged longing for the day when Limewire [the most widely used P2P software product] will be the answer to a trivia question.

    Warner Music’s Choruss, revisited 2009

  • But Durbin hinted strongly that this was the one vehicle the party had left for securing the necessary votes.

    Dick Durbin: Tax Cut Debate Will End With High-Drama Brinkmanship Sam Stein 2010

  • Willingham again hinted that Washington had institutional problems that impeded his effectiveness at the school, but he made no overt excuses for the mess Sarkisian is likely to inherit.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Coach Eddie Jordan again hinted that their roles could become even more prominent.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Notes: San Francisco DT Bryant Young again hinted at retirement, saying he'll announce his decision in the days before next Sunday's home finale against Tampa Bay.

    USATODAY.com 2007

  • This call hinted at calling For Datuk Abdullah's resignation.

    More On Vote Swing. 2008

  • However, I am quite certain that if the name hinted the promise of incense I would have not been disappointed, even if I found out at the end that there is an underlining mossy, musky quality to the perfume which gives it its “masculine” nuance.

    Le Labo's Vetiver 46 Ayala Sender 2007

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