omens

Example Sentences

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But, in general, history shows that golden crosses are positive omens for investors.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

And with the way in which the balls ran during the closing stages he may feel that the omens are in his favour this time around.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

But this was a random thing, right, not, like, the latest in a concentrated sequence of omens that are becoming impossible to ignore?

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2024

The people of r/Superstonk are dogmatic, unforgiving of alternative views, indulgent of auguries and omens, simultaneously convinced of their righteousness yet constantly fretting about their opponents’ vast and mysterious powers to undermine them.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024

He had worked hard for a year, and the omens were that it was time to go.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho