predetermine

Example Sentences

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If residents couldn’t make it to these, there were predetermined “public temporary refuge areas” within each neighborhood, such as street intersections and homes with large cleared backyards, that provide some increased chance of survival.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m not predetermining what has to happen,” Mr. McCarthy said in a speech that sought to cast President Biden, who has repeatedly called for a debt limit increase, as the person standing in the way.

From New York Times

By 20, Stevens had followed every step of her predetermined path.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts say that Russia is likely to put him on trial behind closed doors and that the outcome is predetermined.

From New York Times

They have taken a similar tone in the wake of the indictment, but suggest that their colleagues should not predetermine Bragg’s motives before launching investigations.

From Washington Post