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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In a deeply disturbing sign for the future of late night, CBS is canceling Late Show — not just the version hosted by Stephen Colbert for the past ten years, which has ruled the Nielsen ratings for most of that time, but the entire franchise that began in 1993 with David Letterman. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 July 2025 This is another promising sign for the future of JFL, which canceled its festivals and filed for bankruptcy protection in 2024 after decades as one of the most influential comedy brands in the world. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2025 Active listings increased, offering a positive sign for inventory levels. Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025 Any picks in the 11th round or later can be signed for $150,000 without the bonus counting against a franchise's bonus pool, but there is no cap on how much a player can sign for in these rounds. arkansasonline.com, 14 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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