manifesting destiny

A form of manifest destiny — The political doctrine or belief held by the United States of America, particularly during its expansion, that the nation was obviously destined to expand toward the west.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of manifest destiny
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manifesting destiny. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/manifesting%20destiny

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