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What will be, will be

Cultural  
  1. Some things cannot be prevented from happening.


Example Sentences

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"What will be, will be," said Farrell of a possible Ireland title bid.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

What will be will be, it’s nothing to do with me.

From Fox News • Apr. 26, 2021

"You need acceptance to live here. What will be, will be."

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2019

"What will be, will be," Upson has said.

From The Guardian • May 29, 2010

"What will be, will be," answered the Mahatma quietly.

From Tahara Among African Tribes by Sherman, Harold M.