Bran had a magnetic quality of leadership, and Flagon-dry in his critical pride was already rumbling ominous predictions about the way the new court was likely to be organized.

While there have been ominous predictions of a downturn in the concert business, record sales have remained stable.

These days even James E. Rogan, who became the director of the agency in December, is making ominous predictions.

Episode 6: Spooky Dooky: Gary's Halloween celebrations are overshadowed by a gypsy fortune-teller's ominous prediction.

"But I do understand you," I said aloud, and then the whispering voice said something that seemed a curse and an ominous prediction.

Coach Isiah Thomas began the night with an ominous prediction and a furrowed brow.

He discusses the future that the trend portends, and makes ominous predictions if the slide is not stopped.

N.R.A. members regularly offer ominous predictions of the effects of gun control, but few sound as if they believe the moment of gun confiscation is at hand.

Those who decide these things at the New York Philharmonic took a chance that the ominous predictions of stormy weather for Monday night were wrong.

Mr. Falwell ended with an ominous prediction: "All Americans will be punished for the ungodly actions of our leaders."