soothsayer
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A few days ago he posted a video with a woman who fashioned herself as a soothsayer.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson: Tipping Real Madrid to win the Champions League is hardly the work of a soothsayer, but you are not likely to be far wrong.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
But, the "You Must Remember This" host, who has guided listeners through Hollywood's first century for over eight years, is more than just a soothsayer of cinema's history.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2023
After all, almost every savant, soothsayer or mildly observant Atlanta sports fan of the last quarter-century or so had figured the Braves would flame out before winning the World Series.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2021
Recall that Penelope was a governess, not a soothsayer.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
With three chances so far in 2026 to project monthly job creation, Wall Street’s soothsayers have struck out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Investors shouldn’t put too much stock in the latest soothsayers predicting AI doom.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
Political soothsayers might be tempted to study the results of Britain’s July 4 general election for clues about how the United States might vote on Nov. 5.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2024
Upon its discovery, soothsayers would’ve been summoned to interpret the meaning and declare whether the sign was sinister or propitious.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2024
“Yet soothsayers are not always reliable sources of information,” she said at last.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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