ominous

Example Sentences

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After a long decline spanning decades, the share of teens working summer jobs is expected to hit a record low this year — a disturbing trend that can have ominous repercussions for their future earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

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

After a brief opening prelude, the second track, “Prophecy at 1420 MHz,” has an ominous guitar riff, thudding percussion and a pitched-down voice talking about God and run through what could be a Vocoder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

But even in the new season and in the hills there were ominous signs.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya