destiny
Example Sentences
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An attempt was made in 1992 to "finally allow cities to take charge of their own destinies" through the 74th amendment of the Constitution.
From BBC
Many of the differences in the characters’ destinies have been due to circumstances beyond their control, and perhaps their choices have been likewise inevitable, though the payoff is a poignancy that enriches the comedy.
The Steelers sideline erupted in joy after the second call resulted in a victory that put them in control of their destiny for the AFC North title.
From Los Angeles Times
A win for Pittsburgh would leave their destiny in their own hands, regardless of Baltimore's result, while the Lions currently sit just outside the post-season berths.
From Barron's
“If we want more control of our destiny, we have to have more control of our programming,” Sarandos said he told Hastings.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
