inauspicious

Example Sentences

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Trump had headed into Davos late, after Air Force One broke down -- an inauspicious start to his trip.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

The sudden exit on the third day of Dokoupil’s tenure added to a growing perception that the program is off to an inauspicious start.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Less than seven months have passed since that inauspicious debut, and Yesavage isn’t in Dunedin anymore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Ballesteros, who had made an inauspicious debut in 1979, winning one and losing four of his matches, secured 2½ points from four outings with 20-year-old rookie Paul Way.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

I thought it inauspicious that Hari should be on a train with so many dead people.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan