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prophecy

[prof-uh-see] / ˈprɒf ə si /


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“Cyberselfish” was never intended as prophecy — but sadly it has turned out to be.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The Netherlands would become the fourth of four predicted winners to fulfil Klement's statistical prophecy if they lift the trophy in July.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The author makes a strong case that since prophecy shapes the future, we need to take the ethics of prediction seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

This supposedly ancient prophecy, however, is of distinctly American origins and only about 200 years old, having arguably little relevance to the teachings of Jesus or modern warfare.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

He’d pretty much forgotten that part of the prophecy.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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