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[god-send] / ˈgɒdˌsɛnd /


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Australia's ban has been widely hailed as a godsend for parents sick of seeing children glued to their phones.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

Beyond being a catalyst for small-business growth, this program has been a godsend for many mentors whose talents and expertise enter a new realm of importance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

She said, “That’s great, Bud. Something tells me you were a godsend to us, you keep that in mind all of the time, OK?”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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