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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She was released from the intensive care unit on Wednesday, marking a positive sign for her recovery. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 Local leaders have pointed to the success of public transit in Los Angeles during the World Cup — a significant, albeit much smaller test run ahead of the 2028 Games — as a sign for what’s to come. Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Novak, 29, is now signed for longer than any other Penguins forward. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta’s top pick, Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia, agreed to sign for $3,997,500, much less than the $6,675,300 allotted for the ninth overall pick. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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