auguring

Example Sentences

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Harnett had much simpler taste than his patrons, and while “Ease” is not a vanitas painting auguring death, he was known for incorporating traces of humor and irony in his paintings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

And work in manufacturing, Gilbertson noted, rose less than usual for September, likely reflecting supply chain bottlenecks and potentially auguring poorly for the retail sector during the upcoming holiday season.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2021

Share prices slipped further in Japan and the dollar weakened against the Japanese yen and the euro, while U.S. futures were lower, auguring a weak opening on Wall Street.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2020

It was a vision of a man unstrung, perhaps auguring the darkness ahead.

From The Guardian • Jul. 1, 2017

The Mohun sisters were delighted and triumphant, and Jane came down to talk it over with her elder sister, auguring great things from that man who loved to deal in surprises.

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary