The South has said they will continue, but some officials have hinted the scale might be cut back.

Its officials hinted that a monitoring system was still needed.

Chinese officials have hinted at further brakes on the economy in the months to come.

The official also hinted that the new policy might be put into effect gradually.

Officials here hinted that they may introduce a sales tax as well.

Several Israeli political and military officials have hinted recently that a larger operation could be coming.

Officials hinted that the new head coach would be a 'big name' hire.

Officials hinted that the park probably is too big to name for a parochial figure.

But Chinese officials have hinted that the country may move to a system of flexible exchange rates at some point.

Up to now, officials have hinted at such steps but not stated them unambiguously.