The phrase "a welcome indication" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a positive sign or signal regarding a situation or outcome.
Example: "The recent increase in sales is a welcome indication of our marketing strategy's effectiveness."
Alternatives: "a positive sign" or "a reassuring signal."
I am cautiously optimistic about today's findings, which provide a welcome indication that the graduate recruitment market is beginning to overcome the impact of the recession".
Missy had never been on a late-night show before, and, while the invitation was a welcome indication of her recent crossover success, she did not have a clear idea of who, precisely, Letterman was.
But it's an unexpected and satisfying action beat — a sign that even the almighty Shadow King can't see everything coming, and a welcome indication that maybe, just maybe, some humans can be persuaded to fight the real enemy.
"These results are a welcome indication that we are nearing the peak in global annual emissions of greenhouse gases," said climate economist Prof Lord Nicholas Stern at the London School of Economics and president of the British Academy.
As contrarians, this is a welcome indication that plenty of money still lingers on the sidelines.
"This decision is a welcome indication that the Government is serious about reducing immigration.
Take innovation and the welcome indications that businesses are increasingly wishing to co-develop new and unexpected ways of addressing old issues and complex challenges.
On my return I saw some welcome indications that the value of relationships as the vehicle for human change had been recognised, with training in place to support practitioners' skills in this vital area.
He said: "I welcome indications that Israeli forces may begin to withdraw from Gaza within the next few days". Mr Hammond also told the Sunday Telegraph the crisis in Gaza could become "an endless loop of violence".
Again, this is a welcome approach and a sad indication that it is only when others advocate on behalf of Muslims, that their concerns are heard or adopted.
Bishop welcomed indications the Indonesian government would play a positive role in countering violent extremism at the United Nation's general assembly leaders week.
