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As for the game, it defies prediction.

Back in March, Hillary had allowed herself to ponder for a moment the ecstasy of reaching the Pole, but had drawn back, saying, "The thought is so awe-inspiring that, to me, it defies prediction".

Like so much of our American lives, it defies prediction and common sense, but we have been happier in that house than either of us could have imagined when we set out with our two suitcases more than 30 years ago, looking for a home we could never quite afford or imagine we would finally find.

When schools are admitting five, six, seven, and 13percentt of the applicants -- fill in your own numbers here -- the competition is not only stiff but it often defies prediction or explanation.

All this and much more lies ahead in a new decade which almost defies prediction.

It may be natural to ask, "What did I miss?" But we should remind ourselves what experts say: This kind of death defies prediction.

And yet, perhaps paradoxically, a surprising event in scientific research one that defies prediction or risk assessment is often a window to new and unexpected knowledge.

"New York is a place that defies prediction," Mr. de Blasio said, adding that "the decision tonight may be closer than expected and that will have an impact".

China, the land of "a million truths" and the fastest-changing society on earth, defies prediction.

For years it has defied predictions of its decline and will doubtless do so again in 2016.

It has defied predictions that lavish video game productions will soon be sidelined by a multitude of cheaper and more disposable smartphone apps.