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Before they knew it, the sky turned dark, portending a storm.

From BBC May 29, 2025

Unified schools damaged or destroyed in the Palisades fire have been cleared of debris more quickly than expected, portending a timely reopening of facilities.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2025

Wholesale food inflation has started to decline, portending possible relief for consumers in coming months.

From Reuters Nov. 16, 2023

Cougars are our canaries in the coal mine, portending consequences of lost connectivity for all Southwest Washington.

From Seattle Times Aug. 1, 2023

We are probably to regard them as visionary beings, portending war and death, visible only to Ingcel.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)




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