From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishProvidenceProv‧i‧dence, providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns $ ˈprɑː-/ noun [uncountable] literary Ra force which is believed by some people to control what happens in our lives and to protect us → fate divine providence
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Providence• When Bud fires up the cast-iron Providence wood stove, a faint recollection of chickens emanates from the floor.• Or for not moving Providence closer to Hanover, so I could get home earlier.• He has no chance to catch Eric Murdock of Providence, who had 376.• And pity the team that underestimates rebounding terror Michael Smith of Providence.• I awaken each morning and thank Providence for my good fortune in doing work I love.• Her routine has been updated this year from the Providence nationals.• You know Steve president of the Providence Company. 