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prophetic

[pruh-fet-ik] / prəˈfɛt ɪk /


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McIlroy's belief that finally landing the Green Jacket last year would pave the way for more major victories proved prophetic.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf, Nikki High, discusses why this prophetic novel is more vital than ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

NAR evangelist Sean Feucht posted to Facebook: “President Trump posts the exact prophetic word about him from Kim Clement in Redding, California in 2007.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But the novel’s true greatness lies in its prophetic allegorical power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Like he’s trying to be prophetic or something, and this dinner’s even more important than I originally thought.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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