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seal fate

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seal someone's fate
Fig. to determine finally the fate of someone. His lying and cheating sealed his fate. He was convicted and sent to prison.
See also: fate, seal
seal somebody's fate
if an event seals someone's fate, they are certain to fail or to have an unpleasant experience in the future His father's illness sealed his fate - Sam gave up his hopes of a college education and stayed home to run the family business.
See also: fate, seal
seal somebody's/something's fate also seal the fate of somebody/something
to decide the future of someone or something His father's illness sealed his fate, making it impossible for him to go to college. The election of Abraham Lincoln sealed the fate of slavery.
Usage notes: usually refers to an unsuccessful or unpleasant future
See also: fate, seal
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Seal fate not sealed: The Los Angeles County Heritage Coalition has launched a third attempt to restore the image of a cross to the county seal that the Board of Supervisors voted to remove after the American Civil Liberties Union threatened to sue.
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