How to Use show signs of in a Sentence

show signs of

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  • When the water temperature reaches 90°F, pond fish may show signs of heat stress.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • One study found that 84% of dogs show signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • After Nijinsky began to show signs of schizophrenia, this mask, or persona, grew disturbed.
    Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • His body reportedly did not show signs of assault, and authorities have ordered an autopsy.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Retired professional soccer players show signs of potential neurological impacts in midlife, according to new research.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • From a material perspective, that means practices such as embracing materials that show signs of imperfections or aging, and inspiring garment care and repair, deepening the wearer’s connection to the item.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • However, westbound Highway 50 near 26th Street, just west of the Highway 99 interchange, was beginning to show signs of congestion.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Fine lines show signs of smudging around the edges and start to blur together at ISO 3200, and pretty much disappear at ISO 6400.
    Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

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