as in to doom
to determine the fate of in advance
his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball
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He was mostly known for being drafted using the compensatory pick the Red Sox got after losing Xander Bogaerts in free agency, but he wasn’t even regarded by most outlets as one of Boston’s top 30 prospects, much less a blue-chipper destined for the big leagues.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Parading out amendments destined for failure is not leadership.
—Christopher Eric Bouchat, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
So far, the White House ignored a federal judge ordering that the deportees destined for El Salvador be returned.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
As for his defense, Anthony can play all three outfield positions but appears destined for a corner-outfield spot.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Parading out amendments destined for failure is not leadership.
—Christopher Eric Bouchat, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
So far, the White House ignored a federal judge ordering that the deportees destined for El Salvador be returned.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
As for his defense, Anthony can play all three outfield positions but appears destined for a corner-outfield spot.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Yes, actual playoffs Slow start, sloppy play dooms Sharks in loss to desperate Rangers Why the Sharks likely will not recall Gushchin or Bordeleau this season The Sharks also had issues on the power play Sunday, going 0-for-3 with the man advantage without a shot on net.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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If the 6-foot-2 Weber State product misses the postseason, that would essentially doom the Bucks' already-slim championship aspirations.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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He was born in Wichita and ordained a priest for the Diocese of Wichita in May 1994.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Born in Philadelphia, Jones in 1802 became the first Black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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When you’re fated Photo: HBO Not to regress, but Rick and Chelsea are totes OTP.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Spencer is fated to be haunted by Alex’s memory for the rest of his life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Destine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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