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[her-uhld] / ˈhɛr əld /




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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 scientists have told the BBC that the auction may herald a new era in fossil collecting by the ultra-rich.

From BBC Jul. 14, 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

The order could herald additional legal challenges in connection with the unionization effort.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Yesterday, the camel’s groan signaled danger, and now a row of date palms could herald a miracle.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

Meanwhile, the development of autonomous systems guided by artificial intelligence heralds an even more momentous turn.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The question now is whether it remains merely a digital throwback to the past, or heralds a new era of wind in the hair motoring.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

It was the biggest increase in four years, and heralds more inflation in the pipeline of the economy.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

Experts say 2025 heralds the Grinch’s ascent from Yuletide bit player to Christmas A-lister.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 25, 2025

‘Let the heralds announce to the folk that the Lady Éowyn will lead them!’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Sasaki came to the U.S. as the world’s most heralded pitching prospect.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

In an opinion piece published on Philippine media the same day, Rubio heralded Washington's commitment "to freedom of navigation in Southeast Asia" while reaffirming the US defensive umbrella in the region.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Yet Dean brought a fresh, easy-wearing charm to singles such as the Hot 100 smash “Man I Need,” a Whitney Houston-caliber banger that heralded an artfully emotive record.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The New York Times heralded Mullin’s “warmer and fuzzier tone” during his confirmation hearing as a “sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach.”

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Mossflower country shimmered gently in a peaceful haze, bathing delicately at each dew-laden dawn, blossoming through high sunny noontides, languishing in each crimson-tinted twilight that heralded the soft darkness of June nights.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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

US President Donald Trump said in a social media post heralding the agreement, which he said would include the reopening of the strait to commercial shipping.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation at least for the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.

From MarketWatch Apr. 15, 2026

A New York Times report describes the moment as heralding “cyberthreats posed by artificial intelligence.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

In the distance, thunder sounds, heralding more rain.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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