ominous

Example Sentences

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It could be an ominous sign for consumer spending, especially if gasoline remains above $4 a gallon through the summer, as futures prices suggest.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

But what is most ominous is how little we know.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Even his entrance song, “Welcome to the Jungle,” matches Sasaki’s “Bailalo Rocky” with its ominous tones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Although many of the plans still require approval from state utility regulators, the news could be ominous for consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The marsh stretched for miles on either side of the road with an ominous symmetry.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy