preordained

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There is no natural or preordained alliance between these groups, and at crucial moments their interests and agendas may differ.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Suryavanshi doesn't just look promising - he looks preordained for India colours.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

People come into their careers with a preordained notion of what work they’re going to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

That Los Angeles would someday overtake San Francisco in prominence was in some respects preordained.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

They did not answer her, for that would have taken time, and very basic enzymes of survival raced through the bloodstreams of the Meecham children as they headed for their preordained hiding place.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy