doom
noun
fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune.
have doomed
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present perfectof doom.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission hasn’t yet approved the design, and the company will have to overcome the inevitable delays and cost overruns that have doomed countless nuclear projects before.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2024
He may also have doomed the nominee, Tom Dewey, who was heavily favored to win the presidency.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2023
Engineers ticked off a total of 344 critical steps—any one of which could have doomed the mission had they gone wrong.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 14, 2022
The creation of national parks on islands where the gecko is found helped avert habitat loss that could have doomed the species.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2022
“What? What is so funny? I have doomed you!”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
