as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
winning the lottery could not have come at a more providential time for the recently laid-off worker
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Many a past biographer has observed that Lincoln understood himself as an actor in a providential drama.
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John Fabian Witt, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
Meacham bids to be the redeemer in chief of the narrative of American exceptionalism: the venerable if now-shopworn story in which the United States has a providential and world-historic role as a nation distinctively dedicated to human liberty.
—John Fabian Witt, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
Church tradition affirms the providential nature of international commerce.
—Dylan Pahman, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2022
Her support in polls steadily expanded from 4 percent in 2018 to 25 percent in a country where even moderate voters have grown numb to fascist-communist name-calling but remain enthusiastic about new and potentially providential leaders.
—Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022
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John Fabian Witt, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
Meacham bids to be the redeemer in chief of the narrative of American exceptionalism: the venerable if now-shopworn story in which the United States has a providential and world-historic role as a nation distinctively dedicated to human liberty.
—John Fabian Witt, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
Church tradition affirms the providential nature of international commerce.
—Dylan Pahman, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2022
Her support in polls steadily expanded from 4 percent in 2018 to 25 percent in a country where even moderate voters have grown numb to fascist-communist name-calling but remain enthusiastic about new and potentially providential leaders.
—Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022
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Minervini concluded after filming scores of America’s least fortunate citizens, from heavily armed citizen militias in the South to starving Black hip-hop artists, that documentary makers too often purport to be revealing truth.Will Tizard, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Cheryl, his daughter, Meghan, and everyone who was fortunate enough to call Jimmy family or friend.CBS News, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2024
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In the finale, Michael’s visit is a surprise to everyone, having been arranged by Jim (John Krasinski) to make Dwight happy on his wedding day.Kate Aurthur, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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There’s a happy middle-ground — even in a political show, even in a political show being released right now — that’s challenging and enjoyable, considered and carefree.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Two lucky Mega Millions players in Missouri won $1 million after having all the correct white ball numbers for the Match 5.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Given the uncertainties, the retail industry will be lucky to meet the 2.5% lower end of NRF’s forecast.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Martinelli cut back onto his right foot and fired his shot against the post, but a fortuitous rebound hit Riznyk on the back and the helpless Shakhtar goalkeeper turned around to see the ball creep over the line.Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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However, a fortuitous pass interference penalty in the final minute set up kicker Younghoe Koo, who connected on a career-long 58-yard field goal with two seconds remaining to deliver the win for the Falcons.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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His highlighting Trump’s remark may not have been coincidental.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Whether coincidental or not, Sinwar’s killing caps another remarkable political recovery for a man pollsters and analysts have written off many times over the years.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Providential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providential. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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