handwriting on the wall

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But the inept followers aside — and many of them are falling to the side — there are those who see the handwriting on the wall.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

But they could read the handwriting on the wall from the UAW’s contract settlements.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Black can see the handwriting on the wall after 41…Bxb6 42.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2021

Perhaps he saw the handwriting on the wall.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2018

The council finally saw the handwriting on the wall and killed the project.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson