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
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
Bantz’s only big-league game got off to inauspicious start when he went out to center field to warm up pitcher Joe Saunders and threw the ball over his head, plunking a fan in the leg.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025
“What a depressing and inauspicious end to our adventures,” said Horace.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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