loaves and fishes

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In the Bible, Jesus miraculously feeds a crowd of people with seven loaves and fishes.

From National Geographic • Jul. 26, 2023

White Americans are asking hard questions about white privilege and — in a miracle on par with the loaves and fishes — many appear, for the first time, to be listening to the answers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2020

Though Brown longs to transmute leaves into loaves and fishes, the more immediate concern is the drive-through at fast-food restaurants.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 23, 2019

Well, the volunteers cooking in Caguas, taking a few loaves and fishes, feeding the crowd with a meal and with joy, show us a better way ahead.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2017

Because just as miracles were worked with loaves and fishes, one was worked through this doll.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney