as in disastrous
bringing about ruin or misfortune
a fateful encounter with a confidence man that they would long regret
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Recent Examples of fateful
That’s the kind of player Buffalo’s defense could’ve used that fateful night in Arrowhead Stadium.
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Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
What happened that night in Concord So what of that fateful summer night in Concord in the 1920s?
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Our thoughts are also with the 35 individuals injured during the attack whose lives were changed forever that fateful night, and our prayers will remain with them for continued strength, comfort, and healing.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
Steph Curry scored 24 of his 34 points in the fateful third, igniting a 56-13 run into the fourth that turned the game and the United Center upside down.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
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Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
What happened that night in Concord So what of that fateful summer night in Concord in the 1920s?
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Our thoughts are also with the 35 individuals injured during the attack whose lives were changed forever that fateful night, and our prayers will remain with them for continued strength, comfort, and healing.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
Steph Curry scored 24 of his 34 points in the fateful third, igniting a 56-13 run into the fourth that turned the game and the United Center upside down.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fateful
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Three campaigns stand out — one weirdly funny, one weirdly disastrous and one weirdly endearing.—
Steven Hyden,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Victor Kristiansen, January 2023 Similar to Faes, Kristiansen only knows a relegation dogfight in the Premier League after joining midway through the disastrous 2022-23 season.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Gordon Cordeiro had his freedom secured on Friday after a judge ordered him released in light of new DNA evidence that led to the overturning of his conviction in the 1994 fatal shooting of Timothy Blaisdell on the island of Maui.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mangione is facing several charges, including murder and terrorism, across three different jurisdictions in connection with Thompson's fatal shooting outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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But over the last few weeks, bagel eaters around the city have been confronted with some unfortunate news: Signs are plastered across shop counters stating a $1.25 additional surcharge for any bagel sandwiches featuring eggs.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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There is an unfortunate flipside, though: Bond Could Receive Questionable Franchise Extensions That’s been the fear since Amazon acquired MGM in 2020.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Fateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fateful. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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