show signs of
idiom
: to have or show indications that mean that something else exists, is true, or will happen
The city's education system is showing signs of improvement.
The runner showed signs of fatigue.
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However, since the start of the year, the job market has begun to show signs of slowing.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As a result, when the economy begins to show signs of improvement, the potential growth may already be reflected in stock prices.
—Gene Goldman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Once exposed to temperature in the 40s or below, however, most houseplants will show signs of injury or will even die, Nemali said.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
The pig that tested positive didn't show signs of illness.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As a result, when the economy begins to show signs of improvement, the potential growth may already be reflected in stock prices.
—Gene Goldman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Once exposed to temperature in the 40s or below, however, most houseplants will show signs of injury or will even die, Nemali said.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
The pig that tested positive didn't show signs of illness.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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