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destiny

[des-tuh-nee] / ˈdɛs tə ni /


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The destiny of the win in Montreal was far from certain when Russell retired.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It includes many of the genre’s customary tropes, including intergenerational conflict, suspenseful showdowns, and self-absorbed, eccentric players for whom character may turn out to be destiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

How appropriate that its bittersweet final act is so steeped in scripture, echoing God’s words to Rebekah about Jacob and Esau’s destiny.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

I am a firm believer that players control or help influence their destiny.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“No, no, other way around. Find your destiny, you find your name. It’s right under your feet.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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