be destined

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Last week, 20 inflatable boats believed to be destined for the Channel were seized from a lorry in Bulgaria - the second such discovery in less than three weeks.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

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

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

“You may be destined to meet him, then,” A-Fu said, impressed.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin