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How do you use the word imply in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "imply" in a sentence:

Simple Examples:

* The detective's silence implied that he suspected the butler.

* Her frown implied she was unhappy with the decision.

* The lack of response implied agreement.

More Complex Examples:

* The author's use of dark imagery implies a sense of impending doom.

* The politician's vague promises implied that she wasn't ready to make concrete commitments.

* The study's findings implied a link between stress and heart disease.

Remember: "Imply" means to suggest something indirectly, without saying it directly. The person receiving the message is the one who *infers* the meaning.

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