as in hazards
the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed
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Noun
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Regular cleaning with vinegar prevents grease buildup, odors, and potential fire hazards.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026 -
Avoiding hazards Over the last century, nearly 200 Caltrans maintenance and construction workers have died on the job.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Some of the most influential American innovations began as side projects, accidents, or niche engineering solutions before quietly changing how people communicate, travel, work, eat, and survive.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Jupiter will eventually return to your sign for the first time since 2014, kicking off a major season of luck, growth and expansion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Climate change, from the burning of coal, oil and gas, increased the intensity of Canada's 2023 fire season by at least 50% and doubled the chances of the drier, hotter weather conditions that were needed for the fire, a 2023 study found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a press call Wednesday night, USDA officials stressed that the screwworm was not a threat to the food supply and that the chances of large-scale infestation were tiny.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Elsewhere in Ukraine, the salvo caused numerous casualties in the city of Dnipro and struck energy facilities in the Kharkiv region, authorities said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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This presumably means ground operations, which could result in considerable American casualties, or infrastructure strikes, which could lead Iran to retaliate against similar targets in the Gulf.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Check out his latest artwork, photos and adventures from the past, and current haps on his website Cory Richards Dot Com.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
3 Dec. 2025
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Severe thunderstorm watches have been posted across portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia -- including Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Martinsburg, West Virginia.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The Park District serves approximately 63,000 residents across the Village of Skokie, in addition to portions of Evanston, Morton Grove and Chicago.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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No information was released on the victims or circumstances of the shooting.—
Noah Goldberg
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Pelley, whose tenure spanned 37 years at the network, gave new color to the circumstances that led to his firing.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Predestinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestinations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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