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

I suppose we believed so hard in God’s providence that we just accepted miracles in our favor.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver