sign for

verb

signed for; signing for; signs for
: to sign a document to show that one has received (a package, letter, etc.)
I signed for the package when it was delivered.

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Behind him, the sign for The Snake Pit beckons in neon curlicue script. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 After signing for the sale, Baffert was almost immediately summoned to the sales office. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 Sources cautioned that the show has not officially been renewed for a second season yet and there are several other factors that could impact its future, but the plans are a positive sign for the spinoff. — Peter White, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 The violence taking place across Albania is a worrying sign for a country struggling to maintain its democracy and continue the path to EU accession. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign for

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“Sign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20for. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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