providence
US /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
UK /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
1.
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
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They believed in divine providence guiding their lives.
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It was by sheer providence that they survived the storm.
2.
timely preparation for future eventualities
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It was a matter of good providence that they had saved enough money.
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The company's careful providence ensured its survival during the economic downturn.