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bode

[bohd] / boʊd /


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Losses to Belgium and Portugal in World Cup tuneups do not bode well for Mauricio Pochettino’s plans to reach at least the World Cup semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Sass told Barron’s that the current broadening of the market beyond artificial-intelligence and tech leaders will continue, which should bode well for value stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

There had been a feeling in some quarters that Ireland were not quite the force of yore, and an opening day defeat in Paris did not bode well.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Longer contracts could boost memory players’ valuation multiples to foundry players’ levels, which could bode well for share prices, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

"Gravesend Dock. That doesn't bode well, does it?" said Belet.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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