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inauspicious

[in-aw-spish-uhs] / ˌɪn ɔˈspɪʃ əs /


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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

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

Most of Peacemaker’s inauspicious circumstances in his prime reality are of his own making.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2025

On the domestic front, the situation for the president was equally inauspicious.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2025

In every outward way, the time seemed inauspicious for negotiations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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