sign for

phrasal 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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Rushworth has been on loan for four seasons in succession since signing for Brighton from his home town team Halifax Town — who play in the fifth-tier National League — in 2019. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025 Michael Conforto might be struggling mightily this season after signing for $17 million this winter. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025 Apple’s inclusion in the program is a good sign for the longevity of their business in China, which is seeing steep competition from Huawei and Xiaomi, which also sells vehicles. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 The preliminary injunction issued Friday is a good sign for the ultimate success of the suit as one of the items judges consider when issuing an injunction is each party’s likelihood of winning at trial. Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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