good omen

Example Sentences

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The IPO’s strong performance is a good omen for some of the larger AI companies considering offerings later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"I'm not sure if it's a good omen or not," smiled Rai, who credited his wife Gaurika - also a professional golfer - for helping him win by reading his putts.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The visit, the conservative leader's first to China since taking office last May, will be just after Lunar New Year festivities, his spokesman Sebastian Hille pointed out Friday, calling this "a good omen".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Those looking for a good omen will note, however, that the famous result helped Northern Ireland qualify for that summer's World Cup in Sweden.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Johnny knew that it was no good omen that the old woman had no loyalty toward her mistress, whom she had known since her motherless infancy.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes