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Tucked into his speech was a mention of the 19th Century doctrine of "manifest destiny" – the idea that the US was divinely ordained to expand its territory across the continent, spreading American ideals.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Cynthia Erivo delivered a divinely inspired performance in this revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1971 musical, directed and choreographed with concert-like brio by Sergio Trujillo.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

“Abdulmalik al-Houthi sees himself as a divinely chosen leader,” said Mohammed al-Basha, a U.S.-based analyst focused on Yemen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

But his very public loss of esteem is the “Traitors” audience’s gain since its divinely clever host Alan Cumming can’t resist taking a swipe.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

She was divinely happy going somewhere alone with Kapugen.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George