portending

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 29, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

"Nonetheless, while we expect the summer rally to continue, investor exuberance is likely to lessen in the near-term, portending a less vigorous rally."

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023

But scientists confirmed that the El Niño weather phenomenon has started, portending hotter temperatures through next year.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

We are probably to regard them as visionary beings, portending war and death, visible only to Ingcel.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)