prophecy
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People who expect elevated price increases may choose to spend more in the present and demand higher wage increases, which could make inflation expectations a self-fulfilling prophecy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Life imitated art when, in 2019, Van Der Beek fulfilled the prophecy foretold by a “Don’t Trust the B—” storyline and became a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
Though she was correct at the time, Huppert couldn’t have known that her proclamation was actually a prophecy.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
When leaders insist that AI will double productivity, employees often overwork to fulfill that prophecy.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
Plus, not every prophecy is good, and people get mad at the Prophets as if it’s their fault.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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