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prophecy

[prof-uh-see] / ˈprɒf ə si /


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One knock-on effect might be that farmers plant less for fear of losing crops to a strong El Niño, making its impact on ag commodity prices a self-fulfilling prophecy, Marex says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

They worry that when people expect much higher prices in the future, they will accelerate their spending and demand higher wages, making inflation a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

He pushed on to the final stanza of the prophecy.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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