Word: hinting
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Research on aids is like a relentless pendulum that swings between great expectations and great disappointment. Every time there's a hint of a breakthrough in the so far futile quest for a cure, the press blares it to the world, raising the hopes of AIDS sufferers. Almost every time, however, the initial excitement gives way to doubts, criticism, caveats and, eventually, renewed despair. And when rival scientists, competing to boost their reputations, as well as help humanity, disagree about the validity of a "breakthrough," no one knows whom or what to believe...
...dean's critics within the Universitypaint a different picture. Some suggest that thetiming of the last week's events has been lessthan ideal, and hint that McArthur's motives maybe suspect...
...Maxi's 99 Cent Store, they loved my stogie. The woman behind the counter told me, with only a hint of sarcasm, that it smelled good, and the security guard asked if it was filled with marijuana...
...generals have earned themselves a place of power in Kremlin policymaking. Already positions have started to harden. Echoes of old, Soviet-sounding themes are being heard beneath the lighter melodies of democracy and reform. As of old, there is an attitude of suspicion toward the West and a hint of reluctance to stick to arms-reduction goals...
...know what you're worried about. The Porcellian Club members seem to be P.C. pretending to be real XY, so I'd say you'd fit in quite well. On the other hand, I can see that your predicament might pose a slight problem. How about casually dropping a hint during dinner: "So how was your day? Say, uh, what's your genetic makeup?" might just do the trick. And if you can't join the Porc, there's always the Fly (maybe next year). As a last resort, look into a well-hidden secret for a great social life...