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Before they knew it, the sky turned dark, portending a storm.

From BBC May 29, 2025

Wholesale food inflation has started to decline, portending possible relief for consumers in coming months.

From Reuters Nov. 16, 2023

The Colts will be slight favorites Sunday, perhaps portending another close finish.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 29, 2023

Cougars are our canaries in the coal mine, portending consequences of lost connectivity for all Southwest Washington.

From Seattle Times Aug. 1, 2023

It was becoming rapidly dark, and heavy clouds, portending speedy rain, increased the gloom.

From Auriol or, The Elixir of Life by W. Harrison Ainsworth




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