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providence

[prov-i-duhns] / ˈprɒv ɪ dəns /
NOUN
divine government
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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