fated

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Mr. Goodspeed presents a compelling argument that recessions are not fated, and that they are becoming shorter and less frequent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Strout seems to be asking similar questions: How much of our existence is fixed or fated?

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

It’s not that NewsNation was fated to go this way.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

On the night of the concert, everything leads up to the fated Mitch & Mickey performance.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

He shrugged and said, “You might not believe it, but I was fated to be a priest. In the City of York. That’s far to the north.”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi