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auspex

[aw-speks] / ˈɔ spɛks /


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Is Teucer called auspex, as taking the auspices, like an augur, or as giving the auspices, like a god?

From The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace by John Conington

"We call on all actors to constructively engage in negotiations under UN auspices."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Most recently, under the auspices of Venetian Heritage, an international foundation that supports conservation, publications and exhibitions, the painting was intensively studied and worked on.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

Developed under the auspices of the UN, the normal practice for studies like this is to have the key conclusions and recommendations agreed word by word with governments and published as a "summary for policymakers".

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

Chinese research vessels have been accused of carrying out surveillance and other military activities under the auspices of scientific work.

From Barron's Nov. 8, 2025

The cops had come to see him under the auspices of child welfare, making sure that Toby would have a place to stay for the night.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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