How to Use show signs of in a Sentence

show signs of

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  • But this can take up to a month or two for some plants to show signs of life.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The seats are starting to show signs of cracking.
    — Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Many now show signs of recovery.
    — Tasmin Lockwood,katrina Bishop, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Turn each gourd every few days and remove any that show signs of rotting.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The freight market was beginning to show signs of growth.
    — Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Monitor non-stick pots and pans and replace any that show signs of wear and tear.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Her baby began to show signs of distress.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The vehicle should show signs of fresh damage.
    — Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The baby may also gain weight very quickly and show signs of colic.
    — Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 8 July 2024
  • Avoid items that show signs of changes in food texture, such as softening or ice crystals.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The driver did not show signs of impairment, Muehlhausen said.
    — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
  • If the roots show signs of root rot or other fungal issues, trim the roots and repot the plant.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Chimpanzees don’t show signs of being drunk, even eating these fruits throughout the day.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Regardless of the exact species of lemon, avoid any pieces that are soft, wrinkly, or show signs of spoilage, such as mold.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
  • And two key markets for Coke are starting to show signs of improvement.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Throw away any toys that aren’t used or show signs of deterioration or mold.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • However, since the start of the year, the job market has begun to show signs of slowing.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • They might be surprised by how quickly their children show signs of relief—and rise to the challenge.
    — Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
  • In the third phase, all of the skeletons except the horses show signs of having been processed for food.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The bus driver, who has not been identified, did not show signs of impairment.
    — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
  • When this happens, plants in the pot may show signs of stress, such as yellowing leaves, stunted growth, or leaf drop.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That service is starting to show signs of commercial pickup.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • After one to four months, depending on light, warmth, and moisture, your plant should show signs of both root growth and new leaves.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This means that treatment is often delayed until these babies start to show signs of the disease.
    — ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Trees that lack winter moisture become weak and may show signs of injury or death when hot weather arrives.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • If your nipples don't show signs of improvement within a few days, notify your health care provider.
    — Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • Its amino acids show signs of forming in mild temperatures with liquid water.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Several of the Garden’s horse chestnuts show signs of this same disease.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Over a decade later, the situation does not show signs of improvement.
    — Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • To be frank, without the name value of Hockenson, there’s nothing that would show signs of hope.
    — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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