ominous
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As if this wasn’t ominous enough, the latest BofA Securities fund-manager’s survey shows that Wall Street is, once again, experiencing severe cognitive dissonance: It is simultaneously worried about the market, but afraid to sell.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Meanwhile Vance, visiting Hungary, delivered an ominous warning to Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
With just 13 days until the start of the World Championship, the manner in which Zhao won this tournament sent an ominous warning to those with aspirations of dethroning him at the Crucible.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Goldhaber’s reimagining of an ominous relic from an earlier era of media consumption may capture for audiences the sensation, for better or worse, of what life can be like in an ultra-connected world.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The creature paced slowly in front of Hibiscus, casting an ominous shadow over his body.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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