crystal ball
noun
1
: a sphere especially of quartz crystal traditionally used by fortune tellers
2
: a means or method of predicting future events
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While nobody has a crystal ball, most experts believe future student loan forgiveness will be limited.
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Robert Farrington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Every week between now and January 17, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscar race.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Although Urban doesn't have a crystal ball, his predictions about Swift's success were pretty spot on.
—Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Brody Miller and Gabby Herzig peered into their golf crystal ball for 2025 and beyond.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Robert Farrington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Every week between now and January 17, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscar race.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Although Urban doesn't have a crystal ball, his predictions about Swift's success were pretty spot on.
—Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Brody Miller and Gabby Herzig peered into their golf crystal ball for 2025 and beyond.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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