prophecy

Example Sentences

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And if that part of the prophecy had come true, what of all the rest?

From Literature

When the group gathered for worship a “gift of prophecy” would occur through Shelley Martin.

From Los Angeles Times

Nor will Mr. Amodei in the event that his prophecies come to nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though she was correct at the time, Huppert couldn’t have known that her proclamation was actually a prophecy.

From Salon

That is an important reassurance for Federal Reserve officials, who often worry that widespread concerns about future inflation can twist consumer behavior and become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal