divinely

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Tucked into his speech was a mention of the 19th Century doctrine of "manifest destiny" – the idea that the US was divinely ordained to expand its territory across the continent, spreading American ideals.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Cynthia Erivo delivered a divinely inspired performance in this revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1971 musical, directed and choreographed with concert-like brio by Sergio Trujillo.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

“Abdulmalik al-Houthi sees himself as a divinely chosen leader,” said Mohammed al-Basha, a U.S.-based analyst focused on Yemen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

And there have been hints before that Johnson sees his position as divinely inspired, even if he never previously compared himself with the Hebrew Bible’s most important prophet.

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2023

He recited from Norman Vincent Peale, “ ‘I believe I am always divinely guided.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen