as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
if he could really vaticinate the course of the stock market, he'd be rich enough to own Manhattan
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Immediately, Stagg clashes with Krick over forecasting methodology – Krick predicts clear skies for an ideal invasion morning, but Stagg differs strongly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 May 2026 -
The report also predicts even more enrollment decline in the years to come.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Keefe is a tremendous reporter and writer, capable of turning a nonfiction narrative into a roller coaster, page-turning story that reads like a crime novel.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This recently renovated trullo set in the heart of the Itria Valley reads both modern and strikingly old-world.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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“Vaticinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaticinates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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