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providentially
adverb
formaluk /ˌprɒv.ɪˈden.ʃəl.i/ us /ˌprɑː.vəˈden.ʃəl.i/
in a way that happens exactly when needed but without being planned: 天意注定地
The loud music providentially drowned out the conversation.
Providentially, a neighbour stopped by just then. 幸好邻居就在那时路过。
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A philanthropist, providentially moved by the beauty of the building, made a substantial donation restoration fund.
She got into bed with the new hot water bottle she’d providentially been given for Christmas.
A planned attack providentially failed.
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