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prophecy

[prof-uh-see] / ˈprɒf ə si /


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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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The Netherlands would become the fourth of four predicted winners to fulfil Klement's statistical prophecy if they lift the trophy in July.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The moral of these chapters is that prophecy has always been about power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“Am I? Don’t you wonder why your father ran off with you? The answer lies in the prophecy, my dear.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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