prophesied

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When she was little, a neighbor heard her singing along to the radio and prophesied to Carol’s mother: “Someday she’ll be famous.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

This, he prophesied, would lead to an unbreakable coalition that could fundamentally reshape the nation’s politics for the next half-century.

From Slate • Nov. 25, 2024

Dubois, 27, becomes a top dog in the glamour division, but 'Dynamite' is not a flash in the pan and has long been prophesied for heavyweight stardom.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024

Paul is expected to eventually become the Lisan al-Gisab, which translates to "The Voice from the Outer World," a powerful messiah prophesied to be the savior of all worlds and liberate Arrakis.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

If he prophesied that the cotton in today’s field was going to be sparse and stick to the bolls like glue, every listener would grunt a hearty agreement.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou