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[her-uhld] / ˈhɛr əld /




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Some scientists have told the BBC that the auction may herald a new era in fossil collecting by the ultra-rich.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Two days after the Summer of Ludd ended, private jets and helicopters descended on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to herald the start of the Allen & Co.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

By scrapping discs, PlayStation is positioning itself as the first console-maker to herald an end to physical media.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The imminent technology will also herald a revolution in the use of solar power for the electrical grid by enabling cost-effective storage of electricity from the sun.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

On the walls of Qarth, men beat gongs to herald her coming, while others blew curious horns that encircled their bodies like great bronze snakes.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

She later meets another student, Mika, in the library, as a Filipino love song heralds the start of their passionate saga.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

It was the biggest increase in four years, and heralds more inflation in the pipeline of the economy.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

His death, if confirmed and in such violent circumstances, heralds a new and uncertain future, both in Iran and the wider region.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

“It changes the scale and sophistication of digital deception and heralds a new vernacular of technical concepts related to detection and authentication that voters must now grapple with.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2025

Sometimes statues of the Virgin Mary and child appeared and the three kings paraded by them; or mechanical heralds emerged and blew on trumpets.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

In the interview on Friday, she praised Zelensky as a “wartime leader” and heralded Ukraine as “an essential ally.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

In an opinion piece published on Philippine media the same day, Rubio heralded Washington's commitment "to freedom of navigation in Southeast Asia" while reaffirming the US defensive umbrella in the region.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

It's a tap that has proven difficult to turn off – but the Vietnamese government has heralded their recent sting operations as a success.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

State Department, which activated the international rescue operation, heralded that success.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

The spirit of musical invention heralded by Monteverdi was enthusiastically taken up by his successors over the following century.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

White House officials are heralding a provision in the agreement that will require U.S. approval to increase tolls by 10% or more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

This will introduce a cooler north wind, heralding an end to heatwave conditions.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation at least for the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.

From MarketWatch Apr. 15, 2026

“I don’t think Arthur Ashe meant the remark to be taken seriously,” I said to David one afternoon as we were reading the paper heralding Ashe’s pending arrival.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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