bad omen
Example Sentences
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She’s just frustrated that the weather isn’t cooperating with her upcoming outdoor performance and agitated that this might be a bad omen for her big American comeback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
For Nikki Smith from Keith, a lost suitcase has been an unlucky start to the trip, but is not a bad omen for Saturday.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
That is a bad omen, though it’s encouraging that Kavanaugh and Barrett didn’t sign onto it.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
The squeeze on supplies is a bad omen for prices at the pump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
“It is a bad omen if the bat visits you at twilight,” Papa said.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
