providence
Example Sentences
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“We had no choice but to trust in providence,” Mater Lumley continued gently, addressing the children.
From Literature
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
It’s not historically been the providence of octogenarians.
From Seattle Times
It strengthened cooperation among Great Lakes states that work with two Canadian providences to manage water from the lakes effectively, monitor its use and prevent it from leaving the basin.
From Seattle Times
“The biggest faith is that of the one who is arriving. He has to depend 100% on providence.”
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.