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Sentences with INDEXAL

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"In sign language, indexal signs are used to indicate specific people, locations, or objects."
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"The pronoun 'this' is an example of an indexal expression as it points to a specific thing near the speaker."
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"The indexal nature of certain words allows us to understand their referential meaning in context."
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"The indexal nature of the phrase 'right here' indicates proximity to a specific location."
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"In some African languages, indexal prefixes indicate the subject or object of a verb."
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"The use of indexal pronouns can vary across different languages and cultures."
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"The pointing finger in the painting is an indexal sign that directs the viewer's attention to a particular area."
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"The indexal function of demonstratives is to distinguish between objects that are near or far in space or time."
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"The indexal nature of the phrase 'last Thursday' refers to a specific point in time."
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"The use of indexal adverbs like 'here' and 'there' helps provide spatial orientation in speech."
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"The indexal function of certain words can change depending on the context in which they are used."
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"In sociolinguistics, researchers study how indexal markers of identity are used in speech communities."
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