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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If the mood improves, that’s a good sign for job security and pay. Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Robert Irwin suggested her early selection could be a good sign for a win. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 In February, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, together with the National Electrical Contractors Association, expressed shock when residents of the lofts turned down the union’s offer to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 The success on digital is an encouraging sign for the program’s ability to attract younger viewers who don’t watch traditional talent. Los Angeles Times, 4 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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