forerun
Example Sentences
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It may, however, forerun a wartime wave of back-to-the-bed "escape" novels.
From Time Magazine Archive
These signs forerun the death or fall of kings.
From King Richard II by Shakespeare, William
Prosperity forerun thee: awkward chance Never be neighbour to thy wishes' venture: Content and Fame advance thee: ever thrive, And glory thy mortality survive!
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
But like many other incredible conceptions which have forerun their own still more incredible fulfillment, the very thought electrifies us with hope and courage.
From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville
The cape jasmine wore hundreds of her own white favors, whose fragrance forerun the sight.
From Dr. Sevier by Cable, George Washington
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
