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pro vuh duhns

  • n  the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
  • n  the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
    divine providence
  • n  a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
  • n  the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

  • Well, if you believe that science is reason and that reason begins with recognizing the existence of an immanent providence, then this is science.
  • It may be in the providence of God that we should blow ourselves up, but this does not excuse me or the Archbishop if we condone an evil policy, such as reliance upon nuclear .
  • But always in these things providence demands a part, and no human can reckon with that hand.
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  • Garth Snow in ABC News
    Scott has been one of the top up-and-coming coaches in hockey and with good reason,Snow said in a statement. "Through his work in the minor leagues and most recently with Providence over the last eight years, he has gained an impeccable...
  • President Bush in CNN
    Providence gave us Gerald Ford's steady hand and calm leadership during a time of great division and turmoil,Bush said. "He guided America through a crisis of confidence, and helped our nation mend its wounds by restoring faith in our...
  • Jim Calhoun in SI.com
    We had a terrific season except for Providence,Calhoun said with a laugh, referring to the Huskies' two losses to the Friars.

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