noun
a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality
preposition
a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
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The handwriting on the wall clearly indicated that the company was facing financial ruin.
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I saw the handwriting on the wall when my boss started hiring new employees for my department.
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Once I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew it was time to start looking for a new job.
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The sudden drop in sales was the handwriting on the wall for the failing business.