handwriting on the wall

Example Sentences

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Once the Texas Supreme Court issued its stay last Friday, Ms. Cox saw the handwriting on the wall.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

They see the handwriting on the wall with real challengers in their upcoming races.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2018

Of course, also give him some credit for being able to read the handwriting on the wall.

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2016

Stassen saw the handwriting on the wall: his tenure as Eisenhower’s “secretary of peace” effectively had come to an end.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik