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the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed
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Designate a Safe Cutting Space – Set up a dedicated area for scissor use, free from distractions, to minimize the risk of accidents.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Over the years, this aircraft has had more than 21 major accidents and over 64 personnel killed and 93 injured.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the production, Lewis plays a widowed father of three adult children who is also a former vaudeville showman past his prime and a current-day barber desperately down on his luck.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Continuing to battle Ukraine in lieu of a ceasefire deal would give their ranks with more battlefield experience, but would rack up more casualties and risk miring North Korea further into a war thousands of miles away.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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There were no reports of casualties or damage.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
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There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Predestinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestinations. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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