gift from the gods

Example Sentences

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Certain ancient cultures saw menstrual blood as a gift from the gods.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024

In truth, doggedness — my sole gift from the gods — can accomplish just so much.

From Washington Post • May 25, 2022

The reward would be sweet, complicated, heady, a gift from the gods of winter to be served with the rich marzipan confectionary desserts of German Christmas.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2022

He added, "I’m devastated and just overwhelmed with sadness. You were a gift from the gods."

From Fox News • Sep. 22, 2021

Now, for example, I would be reassuring the Pharaoh that the flood was a gift from the gods, that once it receded, the rich black earth of the delta would bring forth abundant grain.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson