What will be, will be
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"What happens beyond Friday is none of my concern. What will be will be."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"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," he said gravely.
From The Path of the King by John Buchan
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