| This was a daring and optimistic bet on what in the context was a largely new form of governance, coming to life and being tested under conditions that were hardly propitious. |
| Even under far less propitious circumstances, military occupations have commonly been successful. |
| Hence it happens to be the responsibility of society to provide a propitious environment for the mentally challenged. |
| This is not propitious for making the most of our exciting new technologies. |
| Gemini The propitious stars prevailing in your personal life favour relationships that are ambiguous or half-broken being set to rights. |
| The summer of 1802 was thus a propitious moment to enhance Bonaparte's authority. |
