providence

Example Sentences

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Otto von Bismarck’s special providence for “fools, drunks, and the United States of America” may be coming to the aid of the current incumbent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Little does he know that providence is about to run out: Solar Paper is soon acquired by an American company and his job is terminated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

But heavenly providence does not come easily for Ann.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

It did not providence any evidence to back up its accusation that South Africa had released the passport information of its officials.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

But as we circled to receive our share of providence, the fat flanks of the magnificent beasts we’d stalked on the hill shrank to parched sinew, the gristle of drought-starved carcasses.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver