herald
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But speculation is now swirling that the possible departure of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in international chess could herald a new era in the game's leadership.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
According the legend, boy and girl twins born in Higashi Village on a day with equal parts day and night herald a cataclysm that only they can mend.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Some European leaders say the hybrid attacks could herald a more conventional military attack in coming years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
By scrapping discs, PlayStation is positioning itself as the first console-maker to herald an end to physical media.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
"They say it comes as a herald before a king, to warn of fire and blood to follow." llie eunuch rubbed his powdered hands together.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's.. super-rain" heralds the Daily Star after the driest ever July for England and Wales, according to the Met Office.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Meanwhile, the development of autonomous systems guided by artificial intelligence heralds an even more momentous turn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
She later meets another student, Mika, in the library, as a Filipino love song heralds the start of their passionate saga.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“It heralds a new era of wildlife overcrossings to improve wildlife connectivity,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
As this appealed to everyone, heralds came pouring fresh water for their hands, and boys filled up the winebowls.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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For his advocacy of English prose in the sweet and easy styles of Joseph Addison and Jonathan Swift, the Scots bookworm has been heralded as “a founder of the study of English in universities.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
HMP Millsike, in East Yorkshire, was heralded by the government for setting "the standard for the future" when it opened in March 2025 with 1,500 places.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Beijing-based search engine provider, sometimes called China's Google, has for years heralded the potential of AI in the country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Life begins as a fanfare — a regal entry heralded by brass — and ends as a solo cello lament and the serene acceptance of death as sung by a choir.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The spirit of musical invention heralded by Monteverdi was enthusiastically taken up by his successors over the following century.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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At least three firm were showcasing so-called agentic phones at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai this weekend -- heralding what may be to come.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
This will introduce a cooler north wind, heralding an end to heatwave conditions.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Gibson Dunn picked up four Sullivan & Cromwell partners in total, heralding a generational shift for a firm that served as the professional home of leading conservative lawyer Ted Olson, who died in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Mormont’s raven muttered his annoyance as the door opened beneath him, heralding the return of Dolorous Edd with a flagon of wine and a plate of eggs and sausages.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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