manna from heaven
Example Sentences
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The 1980s reforms were like manna from heaven for him.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2025
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 sight of Lopez-Padilla’s silver Jeep pulling up to the Lost City encampment on Thursday felt, to some residents, like a miracle — like manna from heaven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 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
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