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prophecy

[prof-uh-see] / ˈprɒf ə si /


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The prophecy states that they’ll acquire the powers of “Break” – to dismantle or undo something – and “Seal” to contain, reconstruct or suppress something.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The U.S. team’s history of underachievement has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Economists and Federal Reserve officials watch long-run inflation expectation measures to ensure price pressures don’t become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

“Cyberselfish” was never intended as prophecy — but sadly it has turned out to be.

From MarketWatch Jun. 1, 2026

Either way, discovering your name prophecy was a momentous occasion, even if it happened at the time of your death.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Mr. Sutton weaves these forms of 1970s Christianity together by explaining that their various exponents used ancient prophecies to understand the nation’s “Christian destiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

"Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power. Who will survive? Who will rise?"

From BBC Feb. 18, 2026

Considering doomsday prophecies from a podcast with a paltry 68 total star ratings on Spotify is one thing, but believing them is another entirely.

From Salon Dec. 21, 2025

They had also grown accustomed to the youngest daughter’s prophecies.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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