And it had begun in a most inauspicious fashion.

"This is the most inauspicious time I can think of to raise taxes."

Then Sampras started the fourth set in the most inauspicious manner available.

Four twenty-four, the most inauspicious day of the calendar.

Well, you've come back at a most inauspicious time.

It is undoubtedly the saddest piece of commentary that states the truth of the most inauspicious lives in these very generations.

On came Conklin, who soon chose the most inauspicious of times to vacate his crease.

It was a most inauspicious beginning, but President Clinton had no choice.

Melodies seemed to plague him at the most inauspicious moments, but he was grateful for the return of such spontaneity.

Finally she read aloud: " 'A most inauspicious time.