handwriting on the wall

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Michael Cohen saw the handwriting on the wall.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2022

With utilities switching to cheap natural gas and renewable sources like solar and wind power, coal company executives see the handwriting on the wall.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2019

They see the handwriting on the wall with real challengers in their upcoming races.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2018

Standard Oil’s California Research and Development subsidiary read the handwriting on the wall: the decision was tantamount to cancellation.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik