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predestination

noun

Definition of predestination

as in accident

the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed

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Recent Examples of predestination But Slumdog Millionaire, a feel-good comedy drama about predestination and game shows, is the one that won him all the glory. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 The narrative addresses the idea of predestination and, in a way, debunks it. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2025 Dylan arrives on the scene with the false modesty of predestination, touched by God but desperate for a place to sleep for the night. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024 The Rings of Power is governed by an overwhelming sense of predestination. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for predestination

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Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Every day, the Daily News covers page upon page of shootings, stabbings, fires, bike accidents, political happenings, etc.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of accident

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Faux greenery eliminates plant-toxin concerns, but loose pieces can still become choking hazards or cause an intestinal blockage if swallowed.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Several foods, supplements and pet products were recalled in August over concerns ranging from possible salmonella and listeria contamination to undeclared allergens, foreign materials and other potential hazards.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hazard

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The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
There was one big first-half chance that went begging, Callum Doyle’s flick-on leaving the Wales international with just goalkeeper Max Weiss to beat, but his close-range header was tipped over.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

Though nothing about the current situation is ideal, there’s no clear way to hop off without ensuring certain doom at the hands of a large, angry cat.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
After a freak accident, Frank the bunny appears in an outstandingly creepy fashion to inform Donnie Darko of the world's impending doom.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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