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She kept looking at her watch, hinting that we should leave.

The manager didn't criticize him directly, but hinted that he hadn't been working hard enough recently.

He hinted that he knew the inside story but was unwilling to say more on the phone.

The teacher hinted with her eyes that I shouldn't interrupt, so I immediately shut my mouth.

He tactfully hinted that if the price were a little lower, he would be willing to sign the contract.