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It was a troubling and ominous blow Sunday to a franchise that’s in a constant state of reshuffling its offensive line and unable to sufficiently protect quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Pregnant also sums up the mood of the novel, which cultivates an atmosphere of ominous banality.

If so, it could be an ominous sign for the U.S. economy, which has been made more vulnerable due to trade wars and a government shutdown.

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When the first ball of the match pinged out of the middle of Wolvaardt's bat off to the cover boundary, it felt ominous and the unassuming but steely look of determination never left her face.

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The historic performance by Yamamoto had an ominous start, as George Springer led off in the first inning with a double and advanced to third base on a single by Nathan Lukes.

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