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destined

[des-tind] / ˈdɛs tɪnd /




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Whatever, there was surely a way to put Mara on a path to his seemingly destined greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In a way, maybe they were destined to reconnect.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The gap was shrinking, but Hurley’s math seemed destined to fall just a few digits short.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He had the throw in the ninth but 36-year-old Van Gerwen broke back and the final looked destined for a final-leg decider.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

DeeDee and I were unharmed, dirt stained and panting and destined never to be close friends, but at least I’d earned her respect.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama