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augur

[aw-ger] / ˈɔ gər /




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That doesn’t augur well for a union-backed initiative seeking to qualify for the November ballot that would impose a wealth tax on billionaires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Martin's refusal to adapt while manager of Southampton does not augur well.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

There’s no clear evidence yet that the H5N1 strain in U.S. cows has acquired mutations known to make it more transmissible in humans, which could augur a pandemic.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 25, 2024

Arriving for a fashion magazine job interview, Betty’s bushy brows, braces and less-than-runway-ready style did not augur well.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024

“While you’re gone, the augur is the senior officer. I will be in charge.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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