betokened

past tense of betoken
as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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  • An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
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  • Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
    Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
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  • That has meant pursuing environmental certifications, cutting energy use with solar panels, and switching to lighter-weight bottles.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Defendants have claimed the case is a strategic lawsuit against public participation, also known as a SLAPP suit, which legal experts say are meant to dissuade the public from vocal criticisms.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
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“Betokened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokened. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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