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Indeed, during his time in office, Frick delivered a foretaste of what could be expected if the National Socialists came to power nationally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025 -
The Art Institute offered a foretaste of the collection through two exhibitions — one focused on Neoclassical paintings, the other on French Revolution-era drawings — in the fall.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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If that is the case, the Ring Nebula could be a portent of what awaits Earth in around 5 billion years when the sun runs out of fuel for nuclear fusion and puffs out to become a red giant.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Carol’s favorite, Bella Donna, does not carry the same dark portents.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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The sharp drop in return trips by car to Canada is a direct indication that border economies might be facing stress.—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As of Friday, there is no indication of a party filing a notice of opposition to Malinin’s pending registration.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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An omen of good things to come.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such reactions from a judge are not generally considered a favorable omen for a litigant.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Immune benefits likely come from maintaining adequate vitamin C levels over time, not from eating large amounts after symptoms start.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Drinking hot water can temporarily soothe symptoms like a sore throat, headache, and congestion.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some investors see its rock-bottom valuation and 20% year-to-date share-price drop as a harbinger of what awaits its peers.—
Bernard Goyder,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Is this a harbinger for the November midterms?—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Your dreams may surface useful clues, so consider writing them down and looking up the symbolism later.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The rollout and design of the Obamas’ healthy-eating initiatives offer some clues as to how this happened.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The company is facing similar litigation in Nevada — and while the injunction is only temporary, and focuses on sports betting, the legal action presages the broader efforts by states to protect the lucrative revenue gambling brings in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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For Swain, the rise of directs presages nothing less than a revolution in the world’s financial markets.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Prefigurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefigurement. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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