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portend

[pawr-tend, pohr-] / pɔrˈtɛnd, poʊr- /


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That doesn’t portend an imminent crash, but it does raise the question how long a rally supported by just a handful of stocks can really last.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Signs pointed to another U.S. military buildup in the region this week that could portend a fresh round of fighting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

It’s spring primary season, though the GOP’s April showers portend May and June squalls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

So what does this portend for the future of American politics?

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

He believes the rainbow is a sign from God and that comets portend evil.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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