bode

Example Sentences

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The social-media post doesn’t bode well for a quick end to the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

There had been a feeling in some quarters that Ireland were not quite the force of yore, and an opening day defeat in Paris did not bode well.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

I suppose it’s still possible, but not winning this and the wide-open supporting actress category doesn’t bode well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Still, Nvidia’s solid results bode well for component makers in its supply chain, including substrate maker UniMicron Technology, power solutions provider Delta and cooling products maker Asia Vital Components, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

"Gravesend Dock. That doesn't bode well, does it?" said Belet.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda