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
  • During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Racing is hard, and accidents happen.
    Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of accidents
Noun
  • The curse of the Grand Slam floater One of these days Naomi Osaka’s luck with Grand Slam draws is going to change, but Thursday was not that day.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • New research on mice indicates that early life luck can influence adult success, particularly in competitive environments.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Those casualties came amid a disappointing season for the once-Super-Bowl-hopeful Jets, who fell to 4-11 with Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • During the Civil War, Gettysburg and other engagements resulted in a higher percentage of casualties among combatants.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of casualties
Noun
  • There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The owner does have the theoretical option to try to convince a court that building expenses or other circumstances justify a higher rent increase, but few owners will go to the trouble or expense.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
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