How to Use bode well in a Sentence

bode well

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  • This does not bode well for Meghan’s acting comeback in the UK.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • And that could bode well for the Royals heading into next season.
    — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • That doesn't bode well for the company's graphics cards, which have already seen a recent price increase.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That doesn’t bode well for Chinese vendors such as Dreame, Bublue and Beatbot.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, this bodes well for the benchmark, which is sitting just 2% below its all-time high.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As for what comes next for Todd Gloria, political history does not bode well.
    — Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This could bode well for England, who used substitutes to great effect against Mexico.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Overall, the offensive line has a good mix of veterans, rising young players and depth that could bode well during the season.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Their dainty, no-frills look bodes well for summer packing since they can be worn with everything from billowy dresses to denim cutoffs.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • That Willis managed to end Thursday’s joint practice with the Giants on a high note should bode well for the season.
    — Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The American shopper’s resilience bodes well for economic growth.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • That backlog, if converted into closed deals, bodes well for Goldman revenue in future quarters.
    — Hugh Son,laya Neelakandan,leslie Picker,ritika Shah, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • That bodes well for use of transit, rather than cars, when the Games arrive in July of 2028, Vides said.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The stories of illness in the Norway camp this week do not bode well for them; the South Florida heat is exacting at the best of times.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • If Tuchel seriously has no regrets about how the semi-final unfolded, and there is a risk of a similar mistake again, that does not bode well.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Placekicker Ryan Fitzgerald booted a 61-yard field goal, outdoors, which bodes well for his distance kicking this year.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Those skeptical of the arrangement argue that being unable to maneuver an airport with your partner does not bode well for the rest of the relationship.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • Historically, stocks rally from October onwards in midterm election years, a pattern that bodes well for the market.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The growth of the Dolphins defensive front will bode well for Hafley, especially considering the youth in the secondary.
    — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • While avid fans may be disappointed, Ohashi’s confident and joyful return to the elite stage bodes well for 2027 and beyond.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The cast celebrated with selfies taken on digital cameras, kisses, hugs, and smiles, showing a chemistry that bodes well for their onscreen performances.
    — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
  • Dismissing the general manager who hired Espada doesn’t bode well, but Crane made a clear distinction between the two men during the aftermath.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In the meantime, the Russell 2000 index of small company stocks touched all-time highs three times this week in a broadening out of the bull market that continues to bode well for traders.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their absences bode well for their potential roles on the final 53-man roster, considering McVay’s tendency to rest starters and backups.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Thompson, who is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension this offseason, explored taking more shots farther away from the rim last season, which could bode well for an overall expansion of his offensive game.
    — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Last year's addition of telephoto capacity in the baseline Pixel models bodes well for cropping into a shot and turning something relatively far away into a moment.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Two community groups that have been in contact with ICE detainees and their families told The Star that the prison changing hands doesn’t bode well for people being held there.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Admittedly, similar sentiments were echoed when Meslier signed his bumper deal at 21, but Trafford’s age, England status and recent track record bode well.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Plus, new details on the blistering revenue growth of OpenAI and Anthropic — big users of Nvidia chips — bodes well for their ability to keep spending on compute in the future.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • While the unanimous support from FDA advisors boded well for Moderna’s shot, the overall path to approval was treacherous and uncertain, even until the end.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

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