soothsay
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
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- soothsaying noun
Etymology
Origin of soothsay
First recorded in 1600–10; back formation from soothsayer
Example Sentences
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It was a competitive race at the top of the stretch and until the final sixteenth when Soothsay pulled ahead to win by half a length.
From Los Angeles Times
Soothsay paid $10.40 and $3.60.
From Los Angeles Times
However, trainer Richard Mandella, seemed to hint Soothsay would not be going on to the Kentucky Oaks, the biggest race for 3-year-old fillies.
From Los Angeles Times
But, he added, the ability to soothsay where a young man is going to be five years from now requires the scout to dig even deeper.
From Washington Times
He began to soothsay whether he should go or not.
From Project Gutenberg
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