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providence

[prov-i-duhns] / ˈprɒv ɪ dəns /
NOUN
divine government
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Call it what you will: chances, providence, fluke, good fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But heavenly providence does not come easily for Ann.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

It did not providence any evidence to back up its accusation that South Africa had released the passport information of its officials.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

In the 1994 classic, Tom Hanks ruminates about fate, resilience and providence, from a park bench that has become a part of movie lore in the way of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

If there was some providence or cosmic will, some scheme of energies or even some god or angel answering his prayers tonight, then they had to grant this part, too.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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