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prophecy

[prof-uh-see] / ˈprɒf ə si /


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The prophecy also claims that the fated twins have the power to command daemons, supernatural beings with unearthly abilities.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Before her death in 1993, Mabel McKay — one of the last living dreamers of the Pomo Indian people — shared a prophecy while driving through the Sonoma hills.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

If they come to expect rising inflation, sometimes higher inflation becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

“That’s just the self-fulfilling prophecy of this entire community, which is inherently illegal,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

If she was reading the prophecy right, either Leo or Jason would defeat Gaea.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Richard Bartholomew, a British scholar of religion who followed Clement for years, does not believe Clement was talking about Trump in his 2007 prophecies.

From Salon Apr. 4, 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

Nor will Mr. Amodei in the event that his prophecies come to nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

We did not think such things were prophecies.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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