ominous

Example Sentences

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History suggests that might be an ominous sign.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Goldhaber’s reimagining of an ominous relic from an earlier era of media consumption may capture for audiences the sensation, for better or worse, of what life can be like in an ultra-connected world.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Around this time last year, they started sending a more ominous message.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Tuchel's squad is also ominous for Watkins, a long-time member of the England set-up but dropped completely this time.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The word felt ominous, coming from La Llorona herself, and my body stiffened in response.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall