Mother Nature
noun
: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation
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That means Mother Nature could actually play a factor when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots take the field.
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Scott Phillips, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Mother Nature – and Murphy’s Law – had other plans.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
This winter began unusually warm in Austin, but over the past week, Mother Nature has reminded us of her power, and how arctic cold fronts are normal for this time of year in the Lone Star State.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Moore said the biggest help would come from Mother Nature.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Scott Phillips, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Mother Nature – and Murphy’s Law – had other plans.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
This winter began unusually warm in Austin, but over the past week, Mother Nature has reminded us of her power, and how arctic cold fronts are normal for this time of year in the Lone Star State.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Moore said the biggest help would come from Mother Nature.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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