portent

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

"She regarded us warily."

"The dark clouds gathering overhead were portending a heavy thunderstorm. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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

"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 dark clouds gathering overhead felt portentous, suggesting a severe thunderstorm was about to hit. "

"The sudden, torrential downpour, just as the wedding vows were spoken, was seen as a prodigy, a bad omen for the marriage. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The unfortunate in our class had to repeat the year due to illness. "