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“We’ve had a philosophy here at United to guide conservatively, to build in one act of God, because this industry, things happen. Fuel prices spike,” Chief Financial Officer Michael Leskinen said last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

It also began figuring in one major disruptive event, be it an act of God or man-made incident, each time it provides guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Getting an appointment with one of those physicians in a timely way requires an act of God.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"That was an act of God," she told a daily briefing on Monday.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Although I was still fearful of God’s wrath, I reasoned with myself that my passing the ACT was so unlikely, it would take an act of God.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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