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Recent Examples of predictable
Students interested in medicine often write predictable essays about hospital shadowing.
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
While a predictable outcome is anticipated—Rhodes retaining his title and Jey Uso winning the King of the Ring tournament against Oba Femi—the article advocates for a bolder strategy.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Throughout testing, cursor movement felt smooth, responsive, and predictable.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
What Black fans understood in 1936 and 1938—what caused so much grief for them—was that both reactions to Louis were predictable in their own way.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
While a predictable outcome is anticipated—Rhodes retaining his title and Jey Uso winning the King of the Ring tournament against Oba Femi—the article advocates for a bolder strategy.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Throughout testing, cursor movement felt smooth, responsive, and predictable.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
What Black fans understood in 1936 and 1938—what caused so much grief for them—was that both reactions to Louis were predictable in their own way.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
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The Farmers' Almanac says the expected average temperature in DC this month will be 74 degrees, 2 degrees above average.
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The practical takeaway is to give your eyes regular breaks from the monitor, pair the 20-20-20 habit with other adjustments and schedule routine exams so an eye doctor can spot issues early.
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In invalidating the comparisons, Gorsuch focused on the purpose of the laws aimed at the habitual drunkards of the 18th century.
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Five additional felony charges — including a lead stalking charge and a habitual offender sentencing enhancement — were dismissed.
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Do the people queuing for takeaway chicken at Popeyes, directly opposite, know what went down behind that unremarkable shop front?
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Maybe there was a gift card and restaurant visit too — an altogether enjoyable, but unremarkable celebration.
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Despite his unexceptional loss, Pratt should be acknowledged as perhaps one of the most consequential local political figures in recent memory.
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Also, why would weather conditions be mentioned as a factor, when the weather on the days of the count was unexceptional — cold at times, warm at others — and the count is always held in late January?
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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