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cue

/kju/ verb C2
  1. To take aim on the cue ball with the cue and hit it.
  2. To form into a cue; to braid; to twist.

He/she/it cues · Past cued · Past participle cued · -ing form cueing

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Verb forms

Base form
cue
He/she/it
cues
Past
cued
Past participle
cued
-ing form
cueing

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They say he could chalk his billiard-cue with his knuckles.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 103 · C1
This psychological pattern consists of three distinct parts: the cue, the routine, and the reward.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2
First, the cue acts as a trigger that tells your brain to go into automatic mode.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2
For instance, hearing a notification sound is a common cue that prompts you to check your screen.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2

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