cue
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"Equity markets are once again taking their cue from the technology sector rather than the geopolitical headlines," said IG chief market analyst Chris Beauchamp.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Although the logo is meant to be subversive and ironic, Tampa fans took it as a cue and started to chant “USA! USA!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
On sunny days, however, they successfully returned, likely relying on the sun as a navigational cue instead of Earth's magnetic field.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Taking a cue from the festivities at Somerset House, he hit upon the idea of throwing a masked party to subsidize the theater.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I snap the book shut and as if on cue, several cuckoos appear from intricately carved wooden clocks, announcing the hour half past.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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