herald
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The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boisterous outdoor parties held by residents.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Countertenor Alexander Chance was careful and effective as the herald Lichas who supplies some narrative glue—he recounts the horror of Hercules burning to death in the poisoned robe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
There’s little doubt that Sunday will herald the A.I.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026
Ministers say the ambition being outlined in their cancer strategy on Wednesday will herald the fastest improvement in cancer outcomes this century.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
This petulant auto-da-fe did not herald the end of the roadside crosses however: quite the contrary.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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