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prophecy

[prof-uh-see] / ˈprɒf ə si /


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The author makes a strong case that since prophecy shapes the future, we need to take the ethics of prediction seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

This supposedly ancient prophecy, however, is of distinctly American origins and only about 200 years old, having arguably little relevance to the teachings of Jesus or modern warfare.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Life imitated art when, in 2019, Van Der Beek fulfilled the prophecy foretold by a “Don’t Trust the B—” storyline and became a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

When leaders insist that AI will double productivity, employees often overwork to fulfill that prophecy.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

“There’s a prophecy they told us about,” says Master Percy.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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