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Definition:

Leus ex machina is a literary device in which an unexpected event, character, or object is introduced to resolve a seemingly unsolvable problem or conflict in a story.

Usage:

1. Popular Usage:

In popular usage, leus ex machina refers to any improbable or contrived solution that conveniently resolves a difficult situation.

Example Sentences:

• After a series of bad decisions, the main character's financial troubles were resolved by an unexpected inheritance. It felt like a leus ex machina.
• The writer received criticism for employing a leus ex machina at the end of the novel, as it felt too convenient and lacking in realism.

2. Local Usage:

In local usage, leus ex machina can be used to describe a person or thing that unexpectedly enters a situation and brings about a positive change.

Example Sentences:

• The arrival of a skillful negotiator proved to be the leus ex machina that resolved the long-lasting dispute between the two communities.
• When all hope seemed lost, a brilliant idea struck him like a leus ex machina, leading to the success of his business venture.

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