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also forbodes
as in promises
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
the dry summer doesn't forebode well for the harvest
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Written and directed by Sarnoski, the film promises to offer a much darker take on the Robin Hood stories that explores the end of the character’s life.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026 -
This year’s election cycle also promises to be another showdown of moneyed interests via dueling ballot measures, with those either increasing or decreasing taxes at the top of the heap.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Netflix’s George Clooney vehicle is also showbiz-focused, which usually bodes well for its awards prospects.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the transition to 2026, the Year of the Horse bodes a different kind of energy, one marked by intense forward momentum, which sounds equal parts exciting and scary.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Forebodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebodes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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