foretell

Example Sentences

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One such phrase, “final battle,” evokes the epic clash foretold to take place on the plains of Armageddon and heralding the second coming of Jesus Christ.

From Washington Post

Just as Friedman foretold, all that money flooding into the economy caused inflation, said E.J.

From Washington Times

"Markets have woken up to the damage caused by that approach - a recession foretold - and are starting to price it in."

From Reuters

“We can’t forecast or foretell what it may look like,” Land said, “but it would be nice to finally live in a state and country that recognizes the basic humanity of certain groups of people.”

From Los Angeles Times

But what if everyday behavior, like overlooking a couple of credit card payments or habitually braking while driving, could foretell your risk?

From New York Times