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Cassandra [kəˈsændrə] n
1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a daughter of Priam and Hecuba, endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated never to be believed 2. anyone whose prophecies of doom are unheeded ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations Cassandra n (Myth) → Kassandra f; despite all the Cassandras (fig) → allen Kassandrarufen or Unkenrufen zum Trotz How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unfortunately, this is a White House with an unenviable record of picking its Cassandras. THE Cassandras of the oil world are back to warn us energy-consumptive mortals that the days of cheap crude are over--and that with production perhaps peaking out, it's only a matter of time before supply is exhausted entirely. Spoilsports, curmudgeons, Cassandras and journalists are always on the lookout for signs that the IPO market may once again be overheating. |
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