writing on the wall
Example Sentences
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The state’s political leaders saw the writing on the wall: With the demographic shift, the ratio of family caregivers to aging parents was set to decline from 7:1 in 2010 to 3:1 in 2050.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
After so many sales calls, Nick Winters says he saw the writing on the wall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
DraftKings has seen the writing on the wall.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
“We would hope that they would be willing to see the writing on the wall and make the changes that are necessary,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
“But why?”—and stared up at the writing on the wall.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
