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bode

[bohd] / boʊd /


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Losses to Belgium and Portugal in World Cup tuneups do not bode well for Mauricio Pochettino’s plans to reach at least the World Cup semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The social-media post doesn’t bode well for a quick end to the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

There had been a feeling in some quarters that Ireland were not quite the force of yore, and an opening day defeat in Paris did not bode well.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

And she knew the history of Brazilian surges at the Oscars could bode well for Moura, Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent,” a period drama set in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It did not bode well that she had.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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