crystal ball
noun
1
: a sphere especially of quartz crystal traditionally used by fortune tellers
2
: a means or method of predicting future events
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While no one has a crystal ball, understanding key trends and indicators can help investors stay informed and prepared.
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Watching the first showing is like gazing backward into a crystal ball, a near-prophetic amalgamation of unproven but shining, star-wattage talent.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Of course, no one has a crystal ball about when the market has peaked!
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Luckily, the cloudy crystal ball should start to clear up this week.
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Watching the first showing is like gazing backward into a crystal ball, a near-prophetic amalgamation of unproven but shining, star-wattage talent.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Of course, no one has a crystal ball about when the market has peaked!
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Luckily, the cloudy crystal ball should start to clear up this week.
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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