portending
Example Sentences
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It’s a dark and propulsive journey through decades of electronic dance music, best described by its own opening words portending “ultra terrorific fantasy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Before they knew it, the sky turned dark, portending a storm.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
Cougars are our canaries in the coal mine, portending consequences of lost connectivity for all Southwest Washington.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
The dollar was heavy in Asia, and equities around most of the region declined, portending weakness when Europe wakes up as well.
From Reuters ● May 22, 2023
A goblin, in the shape of a large dog, portending misfortune.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
