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Indeed, during his time in office, Frick delivered a foretaste of what could be expected if the National Socialists came to power nationally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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The Art Institute offered a foretaste of the collection through two exhibitions — one focused on Neoclassical paintings, the other on French Revolution-era drawings — in the fall.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Somewhere in there was portent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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This was only a portent of things to come — the protests were dwarfed by massive protests and riots against the regime in September 2022-2023, then the largest protests in December 2025 to January 2026.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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If the first two rounds are any indication, Rose’s moment might need to wait another year.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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If the red carpet was any indication, nobody is quite ready to say goodbye.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps someday the sound of horseshoes to pavement will serve as some kind of omen to the city’s future residents.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2026
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Heck, the decidedly un-fun Rangers were 8-2 to start last year, despite scoring just 33 runs in those first 10 games, which was definitely an omen of things to come.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of these flammable, colorless liquids are considered neurotoxic, meaning being exposed to them in large doses can cause headaches, fatigue, and even more severe symptoms like death.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Estrogen patches — also known as estradiol patches — delivers the hormone estrogen via the skin, where it's absorbed to help alleviate the more distressing symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, and vaginal dryness and burning.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a harbinger of what’s to come for the GOP in 2028.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Producers Guild Awards ceremony is often a harbinger for Oscars, most recently with the crowning of eventual Best Picture Oscar winner One Battle After Another.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have described the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction, but clues have been scarce.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Overseas, bond investors kept a close eye on developments in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz for clues into the future path of the global economy.—
Sean Conlon,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The company is facing similar litigation in Nevada — and while the injunction is only temporary, and focuses on sports betting, the legal action presages the broader efforts by states to protect the lucrative revenue gambling brings in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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For Swain, the rise of directs presages nothing less than a revolution in the world’s financial markets.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Prefigurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefigurement. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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