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the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed
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Noun
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The ordinance was intended to keep streets, parks and other property sanitary and minimize public health and safety hazards, according to board documents.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Additionally, there were no injuries or immediate hazards to surrounding areas, El Segundo Fire Department Division Chief Casey Snow told CNN.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both Liland and McGonigal hired Herman after being injured in car accidents.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s according to an independent analysis of crash reports the company has disclosed to the government, which found that most of the 45 serious accidents involving Waymos were the fault of other motorists or seemingly an act of God.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hopefully, the 2026 WNBA season will consist of much better luck.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago hitters hadn’t had much luck against San Diego starter Nick Pivetta’s high fastball, with just one hit and six strikeouts through four innings.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, more frequent exams can increase the chances of false positives—a stressful experience that sometimes deters future screenings.—
Jennie Durant,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, a lingering injury kept him out for the next game, effectively ending any chances of him winning the backup job.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Russian munitions routinely hit civilian buildings and inflict civilian casualties.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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One possible reason why the disaster caused zero casualties was the time of day.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The portions of the plan that include Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and the provision of mass humanitarian aid to Gaza are similar to past agreements, including the last one that collapsed after Israel violated its terms in March 2025.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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House District 70 includes portions of North Little Rock and Sherwood, incorporating the Arkansas National Guard's Camp Robinson in the north and west.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under normal circumstances, he could be trusted to keep the Ravens afloat.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In these circumstances, pragmatism has merit.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Predestinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestinations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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