manna from heaven

Example Sentences

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When I got home, I flung myself onto the couch, basking in the AC’s icy coolness as if it were manna from heaven.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

But as a person who enjoys marveling at the incredible weirdos who get elected in this country, I have to admit that the George Santos saga was like manna from heaven.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2023

I've spoken to former employees who think this could be manna from heaven for trolls and people pushing misinformation.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2023

The story of manna from heaven may have originated from honeydew excreted by sap-sucking insects, Raupp said.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2022

The way he went on for two hours about sitting down to the Lord’s great banquet and eating manna from heaven, we had our hopes set a little on the high side.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool