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[god-send] / ˈgɒdˌsɛnd /


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It’s a godsend that many new energy technologies are available off the shelf right now, and this crisis will likely speed up the energy transition all over the world.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

The measures, aimed at widening supply to push down prices, are a "godsend for Russia's shadow fleet," said Lloyd's analyst Bridget Diakun, referring to the opaque sanctions-busting tankers used by Russia.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 2026

It was a godsend for journalists for whom watching the once mighty behemoth rip itself apart in public was a full-time job.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2026

This week’s “Christmas miracle” storm has been a godsend for the California ski industry.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 26, 2025

“You sure is a godsend to me, Sister Deborah,” Gabriel would sometimes say.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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