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What animals were originally observed for the omens described as auspicious?

auspicious

[aw-spish-uhs] / ɔˈspɪʃ əs /


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The new parts in Zandvoort did not have an especially auspicious debut, but Gasly has looked strong all weekend.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

When Harry and Meghan arrived in California, their timing was auspicious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

The painted blue feet and Oakley collab sunglasses at the Kiko Kostadinov show felt auspicious as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

One is his long-estranged birth mother, who at last shows up in Alphy’s life for an auspicious celebration but may not be entirely ready to embrace him.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026

“And you had an auspicious start, didn’t you, son?”

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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