Example Sentences

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Now, Italy is foreshadowing other, worrying ramifications of the pandemic.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2020

What if the past two months is foreshadowing of the next stage in Soto’s development — with his average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage all rising sharply?

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2019

Or maybe this is foreshadowing some tragic parking lot fight in the plot to come?

From The Verge • Oct. 26, 2017

As noted earlier, the team is foreshadowing that McDowell will begin the regular season on the NFI list which means nothing could happen until week six.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2017

She had something of the ominous air of a tragedy queen who is foreshadowing an approaching climax.

From No. 13 Washington Square by Scott, Leroy