portending
Example Sentences
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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
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