destiny
Example Sentences
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“Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blond fragility?”
From Los Angeles Times
With their title destiny out of their hands, Chelsea could now focus on the Champions League, the one major trophy they are yet to win.
From BBC
The teaser reveals Prince Adam had been sent to Earth for his safety, but now his home planet needs him to embrace his destiny as its protector.
From Los Angeles Times
“Understandably, they need to work with both at some point, but the reality is that over time, we’re going to see more investment locally to own their own destiny.”
Tucked into his speech was a mention of the 19th Century doctrine of "manifest destiny" – the idea that the US was divinely ordained to expand its territory across the continent, spreading American ideals.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
