sign for

phrasal verb

signed for; signing for; signs for
: to sign a document to show that one has received (a package, letter, etc.)
I signed for the package when it was delivered.

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Meanwhile, players like Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodón were already signed for mega-millions. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025 In a limited sample size of late-season games, there was also a limited number of positive signs for Dylan Raiola and the Huskers’ offense. Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 Outfielders Jason Heyward and Connor Joe signed for $1 million apiece. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 People walk by a sign for Freddie Mac headquarters on July 14, 2008 in McLean, Virginia. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sign for 

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“Sign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20for. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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