fated
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Not everyone is fated to save the world with their prophecy-fulfilling twin.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
But he was fated to spend more than two-thirds of his career in opposition, and only briefly achieved cabinet rank.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
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
If you lack investment discipline and don’t have a plan to handle your winners and losers, you are likely fated to lose more than you should—and to earn less than you could.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Well, Gilly’s a fine name,” said Mr. Evans, which confirmed to Gilly that at school, too, she was fated to be surrounded by fools.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
