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handwriting on the wall



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But the inept followers aside — and many of them are falling to the side — there are those who see the handwriting on the wall.

From Salon Feb. 27, 2026

But they could read the handwriting on the wall from the UAW’s contract settlements.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2023

Black can see the handwriting on the wall after 41…Bxb6 42.

From Washington Times Sep. 14, 2021

At least they were not before events of the past month so brightly illuminated the handwriting on the wall.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2015

The council finally saw the handwriting on the wall and killed the project.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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