bear a trace

Examples (10)

• The ancient ruins still bear traces of a highly advanced civilization.
• Her voice seemed calm, but it bore a trace of sadness.
• Even after all these years, his writing bears the trace of his early mentor's style.
• The old document bears faint traces of a forgotten language.
• Despite his best efforts, his work will always bear a trace of imperfection.
• The painting, though restored, still bears traces of its original damage.
• His eyes bore a trace of weariness from the long journey.
• The soil samples bore traces of unusual minerals, sparking scientific interest.
• Their conversation bore no trace of the previous argument.
• His confident demeanor could still bear a trace of underlying anxiety.