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self-fulfilling prophecy

[self-fool-fil-ing prof-uh-see]

noun

  1. a prediction, whether founded or unfounded, that is ultimately confirmed because the very act of foretelling it influences behaviors and perceptions in ways that ultimately bring it about.

  2. predestination paradox.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of self-fulfilling prophecy1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Now, he has taken an action, influenced by a set of circumstances not all of which were in his control, that has made that more of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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I really believe the words you say about yourself and others become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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“The narrative of blaming the league rules and framing it as inevitable, something the Galaxy at times seems to be promoting themselves, can become a self-fulfilling prophecy,” said Lalas, who served as the Galaxy’s president before becoming soccer analyst for Fox Sports.

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It’s an entirely self-fulfilling prophecy.

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The health, or lack thereof, of Test cricket is debated so much it is in danger of becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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