auspicious
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It’s the time and the place that the movie occurs, too: fall 1990, an auspicious moment in tech history.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Nonetheless, the executives’ timing was auspicious as share prices soared on the back of a historic shock to the world’s crude supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
She planned to hang traditional Chinese couplets -- usually on auspicious red paper -- before sharing a family meal.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
It contains the words for horse and fortune, ringing especially auspicious for the upcoming Year of the Horse.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
One Associated Press camera team pressed against the back wall, trying—and failing—to stay out of everyone's way while recording the auspicious moment.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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