predestinations

noun

Definition of predestinationsnext
plural of predestination
as in hazards
the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed

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  1. accidents
  2. luck
  3. casualties
  4. circumstances
Noun
  • But in April 2020, Boeing pulled the plug after the pandemic and two major 737 Max accidents that killed hundreds severely hurt its business.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • And as a footnote, black market energy commodities, which are what much of Russia’s exports have become, are usually dirty, and shadow tankers are often leaky and almost always uninsured, creating the potential for catastrophic environmental and economic accidents.
    Suriya Jayanti, TIME, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of accidents
Noun
  • Rizzi, unlike in the morning, also had some luck on his side, as Atlanta missed three field goals.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Madelyn Cline has had better luck with a role in the excellent Knives Out: Glass Onion.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Russia has used warships from its Black Sea Fleet, as well as strategic bombers, to conduct missile strikes on targets across Ukraine, leading to hundreds of civilian casualties.
    Artem Grudinin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • While the identities of the victims have not been disclosed, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said Wednesday that no foreign nationals were among the casualties.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of casualties
Noun
  • In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And remember, your financial journey is unique to you, so don’t hesitate to reach out to a financial advisor to help tailor a plan that works best for your circumstances.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of circumstances
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