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manna

[man-uh] / ˈmæn ə /


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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

Turns out, an intermittent schedule of reinforcement — occasional pellets of counterfeit love dispensed like unpredictable manna — proves most effective to keep us pressing.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2024

"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

I open my mouth, inhaling deeply—it’s like manna from heaven.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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