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  • noun Plural form of destiny.

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Examples

  • And finally, it was easy to adopt the aphorism that the attractions of life in the universe are in proportion to the destinies they assist in accomplishing -- "_attractions are proportionate to destinies_," as it is translated.

    Brook Farm John Thomas Codman

  • They prove to me in no uncertain terms that the single most critical element to ensuring that present and future generations of students are well cared for and prepared for their destinies is educators.

    Assessment 2010

  • They prove to me in no uncertain terms that the single most critical element to ensuring that present and future generations of students are well cared for and prepared for their destinies is educators.

    Learning 2010

  • They prove to me in no uncertain terms that the single most critical element to ensuring that present and future generations of students are well cared for and prepared for their destinies is educators.

    Curriculum 2009

  • They prove to me in no uncertain terms that the single most critical element to ensuring that present and future generations of students are well cared for and prepared for their destinies is educators.

    The Worldwide Innovative Teachers' Forum 2008

  • But if not, if boomers have truly miscalculated their economic destinies, is it truly because they are rotten to the core?

    Boomer Critics: Go to Your Room (The Boomer Blog) 2008

  • Three, I like the idea, but the implementation of epic destinies is basically just “a high level prestige class.”

    Even Yet More D&D 4e Previews « Geek Related 2008

  • They prove to me in no uncertain terms that the single most critical element to ensuring that present and future generations of students are well cared for and prepared for their destinies is educators.

    The Worldwide Innovative Teachers' Forum 2008

  • Republicans under Reagan found that history had a direction, that America could fulfill its twin destinies: it could be a shining city upon a hill — and still lower its taxes!

    The Perils of Reagan Republicanism 2007

  • Republicans under Reagan found that history had a direction, that America could fulfill its twin destinies: it could be a shining city upon a hill — and still lower its taxes!

    The Perils of Reagan Republicanism 2007

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