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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Some of the most tantalizing clues come from an archaeological site in central Brazil, called Santa Elina, where bones of giant ground sloths show signs of being manipulated by humans.
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Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Avoid items that show signs of changes in food texture, such as softening or ice crystals.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The First Chapter Of A Legendary Partnership In 2013, the final year of the 2.4-litre V8 engine era, Mercedes started to show signs of progress—a welcome improvement after finishing fifth with 142 points the prior year.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
However, since the start of the year, the job market has begun to show signs of slowing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Avoid items that show signs of changes in food texture, such as softening or ice crystals.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The First Chapter Of A Legendary Partnership In 2013, the final year of the 2.4-litre V8 engine era, Mercedes started to show signs of progress—a welcome improvement after finishing fifth with 142 points the prior year.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
However, since the start of the year, the job market has begun to show signs of slowing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Show signs of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20signs%20of. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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