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hostage to fortune

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a hostage to fortune (formal)
if something is a hostage to fortune, it could be harmed by things that happen in the future. Inviting terrorists to take part in the talks has created a hostage to fortune.
See also: fortune, hostage


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In today's world, no business can allow itself to become hostage to fortune.
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