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providence

noun as in divine government

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noun as in thrift

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In the 1994 classic, Tom Hanks ruminates about fate, resilience and providence, from a park bench that has become a part of movie lore in the way of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers.

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"By the hand of providence and the grace of God, that villain did not succeed in his goal," Trump said.

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“President Trump needs the most coverage of anyone,” Johnson said, attributing his survival to providence.

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Former President Trump said Thursday that divine providence saved him from being killed by an assassin in his first public remarks since he was injured by a gunman’s bullet over the weekend.

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One can hardly fault Donald Trump for believing divine providence is on his side.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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