preordained

Example Sentences

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Jacob’s deception causes a lifelong rift between the two brothers, but, as with all these ancient stories, fate is preordained by God.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

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

Obviously the more damning investigations are aimed at the losing team's manager, where it is more than likely the questions are preordained.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The decision overall gives a sense that the investigators’ conclusion was preordained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

She felt like she’d been dropped onto the page, among the letters, or like the book had somehow drawn the Current to them, as if it were all preordained.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee