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On Wednesday, a coalition of student unions met with lawmakers and demanded an independent investigation into the police violence, portending further protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

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

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

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

The year 1797, which opened with events portending the overthrow of Austria and the financial collapse of England, brought a passing gleam of sunshine into the gray life of Pitt.

From William Pitt and the Great War by Rose, John Holland




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