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

From BBC • May 29, 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

But scientists confirmed that the El Niño weather phenomenon has started, portending hotter temperatures through next year.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

With these portending words, he promised to follow Albert's wishes to the letter, and added, "Now mount your horse, whilst I lead on, and you shall be welcome in the castle of Lichtenstein."

From The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. by Hauff, Wilhelm




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