auguring
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The AidData report notes that some early attempts to use credit to finance direct investments or acquisitions have hit regulatory walls, auguring further embarrassment and perhaps losses for China as this trend accelerates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 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
“Poor, poor fellow, I’ll go below instantly,” cried Saltwell, hurrying down, and auguring the worst from the doctor’s tone.
From The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea by F.C. Tilney
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