be destined

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Cartaya, once considered one of the best young talents in the sport after signing with the Dodgers out of Venezuela, was supposed to be destined for so much more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

And perhaps sadly, despite their similarities, Barry and Jerry don’t seem to be destined to be friends when all is said and done.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024

His name has been linked with almost every top European club, and he could one day be destined for the Premier League.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

While my wife disagrees with the aromatic attributes of some fermented foods, such as kimchi, and has banned them from the house, these are definitely not spoiled and should not be destined for the bin.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2023

Then, a burst of gratitude came upon me, that she should be destined for me, once the blacksmith’s boy.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens