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
  • Big mammals like whales and elephants, which are less likely to die from predators or other accidents, tend to live longer lives.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accidents
Noun
  • That’s pretty darn incredible, and with luck, the ease and processes around buying and selling will only continue to improve.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Supreme Court could also decide not to review the case, in which case TikTok may be out of luck, according to Gautam Hans, associate director of the First Amendment Clinic and professor at Cornell Law School.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of luck
Noun
  • The other two fell in open areas, and there were no reports of casualties.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The state government, controlled by the army, said 65 people had been killed, and that other casualties had been transferred to nearby Al-Naw Hospital.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of casualties
Noun
  • Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The background explanation is all well and good but irrelevant because the Sony hack isn’t your ordinary circumstances.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
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