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cast the die



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Norwich's 4-1 loss to Liverpool in 2019-20 cast the die for a season in which they conceded 75 goals.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2023

That cast the die for a field that has faced recurrent patterns of overpromise and under-delivery, hubris and long, wound-licking winters of discontent.

From Nature Oct. 1, 2019

More interesting than the results of the New Hampshire primary is that it has cast the die for the Democratic race moving forward.

From Washington Post Feb. 8, 2016

You, Mr. Budd," cried Amon Carter, "have cast the die, with utter contempt for fair and decent treatment of both your faithful employes and old customers.

From Time Magazine Archive

She had always dimly perceived this danger, saying to herself that she could cast the die before another cast it for her.

From The Salamander by Owen Johnson




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