ominous
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Prosecutors said one of the phones had a 15-minute timer ready to start, while another displayed an ominous message from an unknown number — “we will be awaiting your call.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“I was fundamentally distrustful of pretty much everyone who was reaching out,” said Parsons, who assumed that Hollywood producers didn’t understand the subcultural fascination with ominous “liminal spaces.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
It could be an ominous sign for consumer spending, especially if gasoline remains above $4 a gallon through the summer, as futures prices suggest.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said the outlook for the coming weeks was "ominous".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
It stands in ominous desertion, as though there’s a minefield around it.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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