In the commercial paper market investors often shift their money at the first hint of financial problems.

I will shoot you in the back or anywhere at the next hint of trouble.

They would die at the first hint of an attempt.

At the very first hint of trouble they head for home and mother.

At the first hint of spring, they are off to their summer home up north - all except one.

At the first hint of trouble, I could let go and part company with it.

At the first hint of dissension, he would be shot.

At the first hint of discussion his temper gave way.

Yet at the very first hint of a repetition, out he goes.

At the first hint of dawn the area will be swept again.