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  • “Now this is what I call a Godsend,” said Wayland; “this is a bonny, well-ridden bit of a going thing, and it will carry us so far till we get you as well mounted, and then we will send it back time enough to satisfy the Hue and Cry.”

    Kenilworth 2004

  • "Now this is what I call a Godsend," said Wayland; "this is a bonny, well-ridden bit of a going thing, and it will carry us so far till we get you as well mounted, and then we will send it back time enough to satisfy the

    Kenilworth Walter Scott 1801

  • People like Kenneth Miller could be called a Godsend to the evolution lobby -- because they expose the lie that evolutionism is, as a matter of fact, tantamount to atheism.

    Richard Dawkins on militant atheism 2002

  • People like Kenneth Miller could be called a Godsend to the evolution lobby -- because they expose the lie that evolutionism is, as a matter of fact, tantamount to atheism.

    Richard Dawkins on militant atheism 2002

  • People like Kenneth Miller could be called a Godsend to the evolution lobby -- because they expose the lie that evolutionism is, as a matter of fact, tantamount to atheism.

    Richard Dawkins on militant atheism 2002

  • Then something happened which can only be described as a Godsend to conference organizers.

    Brennan Center for Justice brennancenter@nyu.edu 2010

  • "This gift can only be described as a Godsend," said BC. President Michael C. Blackwell.

    unknown title 2009

  • Priority Inbox has been drawing rapturous praise to the effect of "Godsend" since Google's coverage embargo broke last night.

    Gmail adds 'Priority Inbox' option; what else is new in Web-mail? 2010

  • Evan's father said the laptop was a "Godsend" when Evan was first wounded.

    I love these visits... - SpouseBUZZ 2008

  • Many of the parents we interviewed describe the vouchers as a "Godsend" or a "lifeline" for their sons and daughters.

    Putting Children Last 2008

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