auspicious

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A shortened day of trading for U.S. markets was off to an auspicious start on Friday after exchange operator CME Group was forced to halt futures trading for several markets.

From MarketWatch

But experts say that, despite the auspicious start, it’s still too soon to say how the rest of California’s traditional rainy season will shape up.

From Los Angeles Times

But after a fully healthy offseason and auspicious spring display, both May and the Dodgers believed there was more in the tank.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the Year of the Rabbit after all, according to the Chinese zodiac, making it an especially auspicious time to add the adorable creatures to your interior design.

From Seattle Times

Trump’s courthouse demonstrations did not get off to an auspicious start.

From Washington Post