as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation
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Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for the long term, with consensus price targets indicating possible upside from current levels—but only if Peloton can steer its trajectory towards sustained growth and profitability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Republican voters have expressed substantial support for the officer’s actions, with 77 percent of Republicans indicating the shooting was justified, reflecting a partisan divide on the legitimacy of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Huff was acquired by the Pacers in an offseason trade with Memphis, meaning Huff negotiated and signed his ongoing contract while with the Grizzlies.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Raenah Birdlong, 33, who did not fire any shots, was charged under the provocative act doctrine, meaning her actions led to the death and wounding of the two men, authorities said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Telling (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telling%20%28of%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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