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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  • Specifics as to Gaghan’s take are under wraps, though sources indicated that the film revolves around Silicon Valley, specifically.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Some trade experts who spoke with ABC News indicated both sides had won notable concessions, though the ultimate impact may depend on whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • The data signified a reversal from the 29,000 decline seen in September.
    Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Platner’s former political director, Genevieve McDonald, accused Platner of knowing what the tattoo signified in a Facebook post, according to news reports.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.
    Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Betokened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokened. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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