It was too early to tell, but the preliminary signs indicated that it had not.

But environmental advocates say the preliminary signs are not encouraging.

Until tonight, each crime had given no preliminary sign.

More broadly, there are preliminary signs that overall, online sales this holiday season will fall short of expectations.

Even now, there are preliminary signs that recycling capacity will grow.

She was able to respond to questions by nodding and shaking her head, which is an encouraging preliminary sign.

Even in a later confinement several hours will probably elapse between the preliminary signs and the birth itself.

It would be foolish to guess, but preliminary signs, at least, seem promising.

Still, there are at least the preliminary signs of rebuilding.

Plus, you have at least one fatality and preliminary signs that the driver was operating a vehicle while impaired.