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show signs of
Idioms and Phrases
Exhibit indications or hints of, as in She definitely shows signs of accepting the appointment , or Terry's health shows no signs of improvement . [Late 1400s]Example Sentences
Now researchers have learned nearly all of those buried in the cemetery are women, and while their bones show signs of wear and tear - indicating they carried out heavy manual work - there are also surprising signs of wealth and luxury.
And while wolf attacks on people are almost unheard of, many in those counties are worried about potential risks to children and pets as the wild predators wander ever closer to houses and show signs of becoming accustomed to humans.
Among women aged 30 to 49, nearly one in two already show signs of it.
After their father was arrested, the kids lived temporarily with a family friend in Mexico, but they began to show signs of neglect, according to Jesus Leyva.
The Texas dairy worker complained only of conjunctivitis; he didn’t have a fever or show signs of respiratory dysfunction.
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