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send a message

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send a message
to do something that is likely to influence someone's attitudes or behavior. The arrests of several well-known people in the area sends a message that no one is immune from the law, not even the famous. The fact that nothing is done to help the homeless sends a message that we don't care.
Usage notes: said about actions whether they are intentional or not
See also: message, send
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By fastening a little note to the wing of one of these pigeons, one might have a chance to send a message there.
The Black Tulip by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
Tom's last act was to send a message to Mary Nestor, and then he, with Ned and Mr.
Tom Swift In The Land Of Wonders by Appleton, Victor View in context
Fentolin directed, "and also my compliments to Doctor Sarson, and any pocket-book or papers which may help us to send a message to the gentleman's friends.
The Vanished Messenger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
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