manna from heaven
Example Sentences
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A few weeks later, a reservation at Camélia in the Arts District presented itself like manna from heaven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
"I can think of three people specifically at this moment in time who it will be manna from heaven to get their debts cleared without having to find the £90 fee."
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 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
The story of manna from heaven may have originated from honeydew excreted by sap-sucking insects, Raupp said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022
Some tenants were gathered around him as if he was manna from heaven sent by the Most High.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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