portends

"a rise in imports might be an omen of economic recovery"

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

"The empty classroom signified the end of the school day. "

"The little girl watched the puppies playing with pure rapture in her eyes. "

"The children loved to play hide-and-seek among the clouds in the park, their laughter echoing around the massive rock formations. "

"The bakery's overhead costs, like rent and utilities, are high, which affects the price of the bread. "

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

"The yellow blazes denote the trail."

"Whose serve is it?"

"The dark clouds gathering overhead portend a heavy rainstorm. "

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

"With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."