eventualities

A French democratic writer will be apt to say capacites in the abstract for men of capacity, and without particularizing the objects to which their capacity is applied: he will talk about actualities to designate in one word the things passing before his eyes at the instant; and he will comprehend under the term eventualities whatever may happen in the universe, dating from the moment at which he speaks.

Democracy in America — Volume 2 Alexis de Tocqueville 1832

Even though this was the first trans-human wedding he had attended, Eric was prepared for certain eventualities.

Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Call’s Review Forum 2009

And while it is always good to make preparations for these kind of eventualities, it seems pretty remote.

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I threw about what they considered mysterious hints of "eventualities," and would not simply say, "An Anglican I was born, and an Anglican I will die."

Apologia Pro Vita Sua John Henry Newman 1845

Bishops as so grave a matter, and threw about what they considered mysterious hints of "eventualities," and would not simply say, "An

Apologia pro Vita Sua John Henry Newman 1845

"However, we have to be prepared for all eventualities," he said, without elaborating.

India Minister: Continue to Buy Crude From Iran Rakesh Sharma 2012

British diplomats say their work on a possible No-Fly Zone resolution is a contingency plan as they prepare for all eventualities in Libya, where anti-government fighters are locked in a bloody battle with forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Libya No-Fly Zone Discussed at UN Security Council 2011

British diplomats say their work on a possible No-Fly Zone resolution is a contingency plan as they prepare for all eventualities in Libya, where anti-government fighters are locked in a bloody battle with forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Libya No-Fly Zone Discussed at UN Security Council 2011

They kept in constant communication with us overnight so we could plan for any eventualities.7.22am: More on the locally-organised clean-ups.

London and UK riots day three aftermath: live coverage 2011

Rescorla was adamant that people should be disciplined and prepared for the unknown eventualities of their lives.

Heart of a Soldier: capturing 9/11 in an opera 2011