prophecies

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In 1990, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett released “Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch,” a comedic novel about the end of days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2019

Begun in complete darkness on the church lawn, the liturgy includes the lighting of the Paschal candle, the Exsultet, the Prophecies and the First Eucharist of Easter.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2016

Back in the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, a legal thriller like Primal Fear or a potboiler like The Mothman Prophecies was considered a mainstream studio release.

From Forbes • Apr. 30, 2015

"Prophecies and predictions they are not," he wrote, "the term forecast is strictly applicable to such an opinion as is the result of scientific combination and calculation."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2015

Prophecies are treacherous, she reminded herself, and Reznak may be no more than he appears.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin