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presage

[pres-ij, pres-ij, pri-seyj] / ˈprɛs ɪdʒ, ˈprɛs ɪdʒ, prɪˈseɪdʒ /




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While the $6 million in damages is small potatoes for two of the world’s largest corporations, the March verdict could presage much costlier lawsuits.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

It could also presage China’s stance if the U.S. were to take action against Cuba, with which Beijing has what it calls an “ironclad friendship.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

If Rosenberg is right and “odds of some policy action or communication to stabilize the yen are rising,” then this could presage a major trading reversal.

From MarketWatch Nov. 19, 2025

The bust would presage the dissolution of Wings; McCartney would release a solo album, “McCartney II,” in May.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2025

“A presage of horror! What on earth do you mean?”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

The rapidly growing rail system is a symbol of India’s modernization, and Charu’s bookish father, a workshop manager, believes in the progress it presages.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Corporate earnings are growing, and profit margins are stable and often expanding—and that usually presages higher stock prices.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

It is intense, precise and gorgeously written, and I hope it presages another volume.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2024

But he takes umbrage at the notion that 2023 presages a “new normal.”

From National Geographic Sep. 8, 2023

Hence, the passage presages the coming of the Messiah.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

In the past, long weekly winning streaks have typically presaged more gains for the index, following some near-term weakness.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

“Not all high-profile U.S. IPOs have presaged major corrections in the S&P 500,” said John Higgins, chief economic adviser for financial markets at Capital Economics.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

He didn’t stay, but his arrival presaged their comeback.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2026

The announcement was presaged by recent headlines that Andrew wasn’t invited to join the royal family’s Christmas celebrations at their Sandringham estate.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 2, 2025

Shreve cried, though Quentin had not spoken: it had been merely some quality, some gathering of Quentin’s still laxed and hunched figure which presaged speech, because Shreve said Wait.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner

Often, a low put-call ratio is a sign that investors are overly ebullient and can thus be seen as a contrarian indicator, presaging a market retreat.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Some worry that suggests crypto’s slump could be presaging a broader market decline.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

The apocalyptic imagination, he argued, imposes on history “neat, naïve patterns” presaging a turning point in the grand scheme of humanity.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2025

Scores were exposed to the virus, presaging potential catastrophe in Africa’s most populous nation.

From Slate Jan. 31, 2025

Now the precise outlines of her skull show through the skin of her face, presaging death.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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