Meaning of the word "coming events cast their shadows before" in English

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coming events cast their shadows before

US /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ ɪˈvɛnts kæst ðɛr ˈʃæd.oʊz bɪˈfɔːr/
UK /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ ɪˈvɛnts kɑːst ðeə ˈʃæd.əʊz bɪˈfɔːr/
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Idiom

important events are often preceded by signs or omens that indicate they are about to happen

Example:
The sudden drop in the stock market made many realize that coming events cast their shadows before.
The political unrest was a clear sign; coming events cast their shadows before.