ominously
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They then take part in their first mission in a lake in wetsuits, ending with Winkleman saying ominously: "Fame won't save them."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Perhaps ominously, but to err on the side of caution, Yellowstone’s Volcano Alert Level is raised from “normal” to “advisory,” indicating that unrest is above its established background level.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Hanging from the rafters, the tip of its blade points down ominously over viewers’ heads, emphasizing both the danger of the weapon and its fragility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The traffic going in the opposite direction was ominously heavy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
One of his New York investors called and said ominously, “You know a lot of people are talking about withdrawing funds from you.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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