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Providence

PRO-vih-duhns
name
1
Divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.
"She thanked providence for her narrow escape."
noun
1
Careful planning and management for the future; foresight and thrift.
"His providence in saving early paid off in retirement."

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In plain EnglishGod's or fate's guiding hand over events, or more plainly, careful foresight in planning for the future.

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providences plural

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