fateful

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A certain fateful missive brought Holbein to Thomas More, one of Henry VIII’s most trusted advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Not for long — Harry soon receives the fateful letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

One fateful September afternoon, I received a message on Upwork.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Their fateful assignment was depicted in the 2018 movie A Private War, with the actor Jamie Dornan playing Conroy.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Eleven texts, sent and read by Reggie Shaw on his fateful drive.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel