as in predicted
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the hope that the housing slump does not harbinger a general economic recession
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And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever.
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Gartner predicted 20% of organizations would flatten by 2026, eliminating over half of middle management roles.
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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
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Were clues about the finale foreshadowed in The Sopranos?
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That probably foreshadowed Burke's ability to improve the shape of his secondaries.
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After trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season, Dybantsa will be able to ease into a secondary role as opposed to being heralded as a savior from his first game.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week and by Tuesday afternoon, temperatures are anticipated to reach into the 90s.
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The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
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Brexit prefigured further crises of confidence in Western democracies that have led to the steady advance of the far right.
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In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.
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“Harbingered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbingered. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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