prophetic
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The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Mr. Warshaw’s argument is, in fact, something considerably more prosaic: a category error dressed in prophetic clothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
McIlroy's belief that finally landing the Green Jacket last year would pave the way for more major victories proved prophetic.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Pynchon is so prophetic, he looked at California in 1966 and already saw a silicon chip.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
It bet, in effect, on England rather than France as the hegemonic European power of the future, which proved prophetic.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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