presage
noun
a presentiment or foreboding.
presaged
Example Sentences
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But the aborted diplomatic launch capped an already tumultuous two days that presaged the meeting’s collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
In the past, long weekly winning streaks have typically presaged more gains for the index, following some near-term weakness.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Not all high-profile U.S. IPOs have presaged major corrections in the S&P 500,” said John Higgins, chief economic adviser for financial markets at Capital Economics.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
He didn’t stay but his arrival presaged their comeback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
Each visit was presaged by trips to the seamstress to fit a new dress or disguise an old one, and each time they returned there was fresh news about the royal court.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
